Description
This growing plant is said to repel slugs.Chervil is occasionally cultivated as a salad plant.
Anthriscus or chervil is a common plant genus of the family Apiaceae, growing in Europe and temperate parts of Asia. Anthriscus species are used as food plants by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species including the mouse moth.
Plant Specifications
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
| Common Name | Chervil, Garden chervil |
| Maximum Reachable Height | 0.1-0.5 metres |
| Flower Colour | White |
| Bloom Time | It is in flower from May to June, and the seeds ripen from Jun to July. |
| Difficulty Level | easy to grow |
Planting and care
Anthriscus cerefolium care
Prefers a well-drained moisture retentive soil.
Plants dislike hot dry summers, it is best to give summer crops a cool shady position but winter crops require a sunny position.
Tolerates a pH in the range 5.8 to 7.6.
Plants are hardy to about -10c.
| Sunlight | Part shade |
| Watering | Chervil should be kept consistently moist. It does not like hot and dry conditions. |
| Soil | Chervil does well in rich, loamy soils with lots of compost added. |
| Temperature | 41 F |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer |
Anthriscus cerefolium special feature
The flowers are used as a seasoning.
Anthriscus cerefolium uses
Ornamental Use:
- The plant is used for ornamental purpose
Medicinal Use:
- Chervil is not widely used as a medicinal herb, though it is sometimes employed as a spring tonic for cleansing the liver and kidneys, is a good remedy for settling the digestion and is said to be of value in treating poor memory and mental depression
Culinary Use:
- Edible leaves - raw in salads or used as a flavouring in cooked foods such as soups and stewsThe leaves should always be used fresh because the delicate flavour does not withstand drying or prolonged cookingThe root is said to be edible