How to grow Chervil

Anthriscus cerefolium

Partial Sun
OR
Dappled Sun
Medium

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

Transplanting Chervil

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.

Harvesting Chervil

Pick the leaves.

How long does Chervil take to grow?

These estimates for how long Chervil takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

Days to Germination How long does it take Chervil to germinate?: 8 days
Average 8 days | Min 2 days | Max 20 days (26)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Chervil?: + 24 days
Average 24 days | Min 14 days | Max 62 days (6)
Days to Maturity How long until Chervil is ready for harvest / bloom?: + 76 days
Average 76 days | Min 56 days | Max 126 days (5)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Chervil?: = 108 days

Chervil Folklore & Trivia

May promote lust.¹

Other names for Chervil

Garden chervil

Anthriscus cerefolium (L.) Hoffm.

Footnotes

¹ Old Wives’ Tales, Folklore, Myths and Legends

² Vegetable Gardener-Chervil