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Chervil 
Anthriscus cerefolium
The lacy, miniature-fern look of chervil makes it an ornamental herb, adding grace and texture to the garden. The flavor of chervil is even more unique, however. It is fresh and pungent, with hints of licorice, cucumber, and parsley, qualities that have given it a high standing in French cuisine. The young leaves are used in soups, salads, sauces, and to flavor eggs, fish, and vegetables dishes. Interesting Notes
Chervil thrives in cooler climates and grows best in rich, moist soil in partial shade. Hot weather will cause the plants to bolt. Leaves should be harvested just before the plants start to flower when the flavor is at its peak. Cut back liberally to prevent from going to seed, and use young leaves. Leaves can be used for cooking purposes either fresh or dried. This plant grows centrally from the ground and does not spread rapidly. Chervil Growing Tips
Culture – Easy to grow. Seed requires light to germinate. Light/soil requirements – grows best in rich, moist soil in partial shade. Hot weather will cause the plants to bolt. Harvest – leaves should be harvested just before the plants start to flower when the flavor is at its peak. Leaves can be used for cooking purposes either fresh or dried. 60 days to harvest. Sowing Information Indoors- start seeds in early spring, about 8 weeks before you'd like to transplant. Tamp the seeds into the soil mix or just barely cover with vermiculite. 10-14 days to germination. Bump seedlings up to larger containers when large enough to handle. Transplant outside when the root systems are well developed, spacing 6" apart in rows that are 12" apart.Outdoors - recommended planting method - direct seed shallowly in early spring 1-2 seeds per inch. Barely cover the seeds with soil, as light aids germination. Thin to final stand 6" apart, in rows at least 12" apart. Chervil thrives in cooler climates and temperatures. Our 2010 shipping season has ended for our plants. All plant orders placed now will ship in April 2011. We do, however, ship seeds year round.
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