Anthriscus cerefolium
Common Name(s):
- Phonetic Spelling
- an-THRIS-kus ser-eh-FOL-ee-um
- Description
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Chervil leaves are an herb used to season poultry, seafood, and vegetables; both the leaves and flowers have an herbal, parsley, faint licorice flavor. They are often added to omelets, salads, and soups.
To propagate, sow seeds in the early spring– they need light to germinate and do not transplant well. Space plants 15 in. apart. Not heat tolerant.
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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 Color:
- Green
- Leaf Value To Gardener:
- Edible
- Hairs Present:
- No
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Stem:
- Stem Color:
- Green
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Landscape Theme:
- Edible Garden
