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Nov, 2016
By Sally Osgerby
Chervil
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Chervil (Latin Name: Anthriscus Cerefolium) is a winter hardy annual herb, and its leaves can be used fresh all-year-round. Chervil is very quick growing. It has a rich savoury taste which resembles caraway.

chervil

Chervil prefers light, well drained soil. It does not like damp, humid conditions, so should not be overwatered. Chervil will grow in sun or part shade.

Sowing Chervil

  • Prepare the ground well

  • Rake to a fine tilth

  • Sow from spring to summer at intervals for a regular supply of fresh leaves

  • 1cm (½in) deep in rows 30cm ( 12in) apart

  • Sow in the autumn for a winter supply – and grow in a pot in the greenhouse or kitchen window sill

Care of Chervil

  • Thin the seedlings to 5cm (2 in) apart. (if growing for leaves), or 23cm (9 in)apart if for seed.

  • Remove the flowers from most of the plants before they open and keep watered.

  • Remove weeds regularly.

  • Height 45cm (18in)

Using Chervil

  • Harvest the leaves 6-8 weeks after sowing

  • The leaves can be chopped and used in salads, stews, herb butter, dressings, etc., or used as a garnish in the same way as parsley. Blends well with fish and meat.

Chervil is included in the How to Grow Culinary Herbs eBook written by TopVeg & Farming Friends which costs £4.

Click this link to buy a copy of the eBook How to Grow Culinary Herbs.

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