When should I plant Chervil?

Sow seed straight into the ground from 3 weeks before to 1 weeks after your last spring frost. For a fall crop, sow 9–6 weeks before your first fall frost.

How far apart do I plant Chervil?

Space Chervil about 6″ apart. It grows best in part sun.

What grows well with Chervil?

Good companions for Chervil include Lettuce, Radish.

What zones does Chervil grow in?

Chervil is suited to USDA zones 3–9 and takes ~60 days to harvest.

How to grow Chervil (Anthriscus cerefolium)

The delicate 'gourmet parsley' of French cooking - lacy leaves with a whisper of anise, best fresh and cool-grown.

Quick tip

Loves cool weather and shade - it bolts fast in heat and sun. Direct-sow in succession; a classic partner to lettuce and radish.

⛅ Part sun↔ 6″ apartZones 3–9⏳ ~60d

When to plant Chervil

Direct sowSow seed straight into the ground from 3 weeks before to 1 weeks after your last spring frost.
Fall sowingFor a fall crop, sow 9–6 weeks before your first fall frost.

At a glance

Botanical name

Anthriscus cerefolium

Companion planting

Plant near

Lettuce Radish

🌱 A cool shade-lover that tucks between lettuces and radishes and is said to keep aphids and slugs at bay.

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