Chervil prefers a moist, shady spot in the garden. It bolts quickly, so it is best grown in Spring and Fall. Succession sow for a continuous supply.2
Sow chervil seeds close together. The crowded stems will help each other to stay upright. This method will also suppress weeds and the soil will not splash on the leaves.2
Chervil does not respond well to being transplanted. It’s better to direct sow it.
As Chervil is half hardy, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.Pick the leaves.
These estimates for how long Chervil takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.
Average 8 days | Min 2 days | Max 20 days (26)
Average 24 days | Min 14 days | Max 62 days (6)
Average 76 days | Min 56 days | Max 126 days (5)
May promote lust.1
Garden chervil
Anthriscus cerefolium (L.) Hoffm.