| Chervil | |
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| Scientific Classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (Unranked): | Eudicots |
| (Unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Apiales |
| Family: | Apiaceae |
| Genus: | Anthriscus |
| Species: | Anthriscus cerefolium |
| Synonyms | |
| Cerefeuil (French) |
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| Plant Data | |
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| Germination time: | 12 days |
| Time to transplanting: | +34 days |
| Time to harvesting: | +72 days |
| Mature height: | 30-60cm (12-24in) |
| Mature spread: | 15-30cm (12-24in) |
| Sow depth: | 1.3cm (½in) |
| Growing plant spacing: | 15cm (6in) |
| References: | [1][2][3][4] |
Chervil (Anthriscus cerefolium) is a delicate annual herb related to parsley. It is used to season mild-flavoured dishes and is a constituent of the French herb mixture fines herbes.
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Growing[]
Location[]
It prefers a cool and moist location, otherwise it rapidly goes to seed (also known as bolting).[1]
Sowing[]
Chervil is best grown seeded in place - transplanting can be difficult, due to the long taproot.[1]
You can also sow the seeds in pots indoors for a crop in winter. Sow two or three seeds in a 15cm (6in) pot filled with seed compost. Remove the weaker plants and grow the remaining seedling on a kitchen windowsill.[6]
The germination rate in the seeds will reduce dramatically after they have been stored for over a year. Collect seeds when harvesting for next year's sowing.[5]
Harvesting[]
Regular harvesting of leaves also helps to prevent bolting.[1]. Pick leaves from the outside of the plant when gathering. You should also remove all but a few flower heads, leaving some for seeds for next year.[3] If plants bolt despite precautions, the plant can be periodically re-sown through the growing season, thus producing fresh plants as older plants bolt and go out of production.
Preserving[]
Chervil does not dry well as it will lose most of its flavour. For best results freeze in individual portions.[7]
Troubles[]
- Full troubles list: Apiaceae troubles
Chervil is a very pest-free herb to grow and is seldom bothered by any insect, fungus or disease problems.
References[]
- ↑ a b c d McGee, R.M.N.; Stuckey, M. (2002). The Bountiful Container. Workman Publishing.
- ↑ Chervil. myfolia.com. Retrieved: 2010-09-10.
- ↑ a b c Hessayon, D.G. (2009). The Vegetable & Herb Expert. Transworld Publishers, London. p. 133. ISBN 9780903505468
- ↑ a b Chervil - Organic Curled. Crocus.co.uk. Retrieved: 2010-09-10.
- ↑ a b How to Grow Chervil. GardeningBlog.net. Jalic Inc. Retrieved: 2010-09-10.
- ↑ (1994). Food From Your Garden & Allotment. Reader's Digest Association Ltd, London. p. 133. ISBN 978 276 44336 7
- ↑ (2001). Chervil. Beth's Back Yard. Retrieved: 2010-09-10.
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