Anthriscus cerefolium
Common Name(s):
- Phonetic Spelling
- an-THRIS-kus ser-eh-FOL-ee-um
- Description
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not heat tolerant
Space: 15 in.
Propogation: Sow seeds in early spring (needs light to germinate) and does not transplant well
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Anthriscus
- Species:
- cerefolium
- Family:
- Apiaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Recommended Propagation Strategy:
- Seed
- Edibility:
- Leaves common, but flowers and seeds as well; Use as leaves in salads, soups, sauces, teas, and butters
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Annual
- Edible
- Herb
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Available Space To Plant:
- 12 inches-3 feet
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Fruit:
- Fruit Value To Gardener:
- Edible
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Flowers:
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Edible
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Leaves:
- Leaf Value To Gardener:
- Edible
- Hairs Present:
- No
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
- Plants that fill a similar niche:
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Anethum graveolens
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Calendula officinalis
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Angelica archangelica
