Winter Chervil

Winter Chervil: variety and characteristics

Winter Chervil (Anthriscus cerefolium) is an annual herb of the Carrot family (Apiaceae). Winter chervil is a hardy biennial herb native to Southern Europe and the Middle East. At maturity this plant reaches a height of 30-45 cm and is distinguished by fern-like green leaves and umbrella-shaped clusters of small white flowers.

This plant can be grown in a container, attracts bees and butterflies, and repels aphids and slugs. Tolerates light frosts and is edible with medicinal properties!

The young leaves of flowering plants, with an aniseed aroma, are used. Particularly popular in France, they are served in soups. Because of its mild flavour it is recommended to add it to finished dishes.

Chervil is a delicate French herb with an aniseed and parsley flavour — for sauces, omelettes and salads.

Key features

• Measured germination rate of the batch: 95%
• Pack size: 2 g
• Seed origin: Denmark
• Sowing: March – May; direct
• Flowering: April and May
• Harvest: April – October
• Position: partial shade or shade

When to sow Winter Chervil

Winter Chervil seeds are sown in March – May. The plants flower in April and May. Harvest in April – October. The months are a guide for a temperate climate — in warmer areas sow 1–2 weeks earlier, in cooler or upland areas, later.

How to sow and grow Winter Chervil

• Sowing method: direct
• Depth: 0.5–1 cm
• Spacing: 20–30 cm
• Germination: 10–20 days at 15–20 °C
• Position: partial shade or shade

Begin sowing the seeds in early spring, when the weather has settled but is still cool. In hotter climates, plant in light shade. Sow seeds 20-30 cm apart. from each other in well-worked soil. Cover the seeds very lightly and keep them evenly moist while waiting for germination. Celery is a herbaceous plant of the carrot family (Apiaceae), which also includes parsley, dill, caraway, coriander, carrot and others. It is biennial, grows to a height of 20 to 40 cm, and its leaves are small, dark green and glossy. The roots of the plant are lifted in the months September - December. They are not dried, but stored in damp sand. The stalks are prone to rot when cut, so storing them is avoided and prompt consumption is preferred. The leaves of the plant are very often used in cooking.

Sow in partial shade in several batches; in hot weather it bolts.

Harvest and use

Pick the leaves 6–8 weeks after sowing.

Frequently asked questions

When should Winter Chervil be sown?

The recommended sowing months are March – May. Sowing method: direct.

What is the germination rate of the seeds?

The measured germination rate of this batch is 95%. The test was carried out under controlled laboratory conditions; in the field, emergence depends on soil, temperature and moisture.