Belonging to the same plant family and closely resembling parsley, chervil is little known for growing in the garden or in pots on the balcony. But it's worth trying the whole thing - because it's extremely uncomplicated!

Prefer or no-till?

Chervil needs to be replanted every year as it is an annual. For cost and organizational reasons, we recommend sowing instead of buying a new plant every year. Since chervil has a sensitive root system, it should ideally be sown directly on the spot. He reacts allergically to a transplant, which is the later consequence of preferring to go home…

A loner who drives away snails

The chervil prefers to grow in a place that is available to it alone. He is extremely reluctant to share his territory. But: next to lettuce plants he is in good hands. He gets along with them and protects them from snail damage. Snails don't like him and keep their distance.

Which location meets the requirements of the chervil?

Whether directly in the bed or in a pot on the balcony or the window sill - chervil can be planted in many places due to its small size. It prefers a semi-shady location. It can also thrive in full sun.

However, full sun should only be considered under the condition when the soil can be kept evenly moist. Furthermore, the floor should have the following characteristics:

  • relaxed
  • permeable
  • humorous
  • nutritious

Cultivation - from start to finish?

  • Sowing period : between March and September
  • Light germinator: press seeds and do not cover with soil
  • Keep seed moist (germination time 15 to 20 days)
  • Water young plants regularly (no waterlogging!)
  • first harvest possible after 4 weeks - cut off chervil
  • like to fertilize sporadically with compost

tips and tricks

Due to heat and dry periods, chervil can quickly flower a few weeks after planting. Then it's time to cut off the umbels quickly - at least for those who want to continue enjoying the herb and are not after seeds.

KKF

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Vegetable garden