West Coast Seeds - Chervil Seeds

Chervil is a delicate culinary herb prized for its finely divided, parsley-like leaves and subtle flavour with hints of parsley and anise. A classic ingredient in French cuisine and the traditional fines herbes blend, chervil is particularly well suited to eggs, fish, poultry, salads, soups, vegetables, and creamy sauces. This cool-season herb grows quickly and performs especially well in spring and fall when temperatures are mild.

Why you’ll love it:

• Delicate parsley-like flavour with subtle anise notes
• Classic ingredient in French fines herbes
• Excellent with eggs, fish, poultry, vegetables, and salads
• Tender foliage is best enjoyed freshly harvested
• Thrives during the cooler parts of the growing season
• Suitable for garden beds and containers

Growing Information:

• Botanical Name: Anthriscus cerefolium
• Plant Type: Annual herb
• Season: Cool season
• Light Requirements: Partial shade to sun; appreciates some shade in warmer weather
• Water Requirements: Keep soil consistently moist for tender growth
• Germination: Approximately 10–14 days
• Plant Height: Approximately 30–45 cm

Seed Details:

• Seed Type: Open pollinated
• Special Characteristics: Fine, delicate foliage with mild parsley and anise flavour
• Best Harvested: Fresh and young for the finest flavour and texture

Suggested Uses:
Direct sow chervil in cool soil in spring, with additional sowings through the season for a continuous harvest. Keep plants evenly moist and provide some afternoon shade as temperatures rise to help delay bolting. Harvest the tender outer leaves as needed and use them fresh in salads, egg dishes, soups, sauces, fish, poultry, and vegetables. Add chervil near the end of cooking whenever possible, as its delicate flavour is easily diminished by prolonged heat.

Seed packet includes planting instructions. Results may vary based on growing conditions.