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Chervil
About This Plant...
Family:Umbelliferae
Genus and species:Anthriscus cerefolium
Plant type:annual
Height and width:10-28 inches high; 12 inches wide
Location and soil:partial shade; rich, moist soil; will grow indoors
Uses:leaves in soups, stews, and sauces; salads and vegetables
Propagation methods:seeds
Indoor Sowing...
Time needed to reach transplant size:does not transplant well
When to transplant to garden:
Outdoor Sowing...
When to sow outdoors:3-4 weeks before last spring frost
Other Sowing Guidelines...
Approx. germination time:14 days
Germination temp.:55 degrees F.
Days to maturity:
Transplanting Guidelines...
Spacing between plants:3-4 inches
Spacing between rows:15 inches
Growing On...
Pests:
Diseases:
Harvest:use fresh by picking leaves and stems before the flower buds open; for drying, spread leaves on wire racks in a shady place, then store in an airtight jar
Growing tips:use leaves like parsley; self-sows readily