(Anthriscus cerefolium ‘Winter')
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Winter Chervil is a hardy biennial herb that is native to southern Europe and the Middle East but can be found growing throughout the northeastern and northwestern United States. At maturity, this plant reaches a height of 12-18” and features green fern-like leaves and umbrella-shaped clusters of small white flowers. This plant can be grown in a container, attracts bees and butterflies, repels aphids and slugs, tolerates light frost, and is both edible and medicinal!
- Non-GMO
- Heirloom
- Open Pollinated
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General Information
Family: Apiaceae
Genus: Anthriscus
Species: cerefolium
Variety: Winter Chervil
Ease of Growing: Moderate.
Grown as: Annual
Maturity (Blooms): May through July
Hardiness: Hardy. Chervil can tolerate a light frost but more severe frosts may kill the plant.
Crops: Spring, Fall
Growing Season: Short, Long
Growing Conditions: Cold, Cool, Warm. Start Chervil in early spring when the weather is settled but still cool. In hotter climates plant in filtered sun or light shade.
Outdoor Growing Temp: 50°F - 80°F.
Min Outdoor Soil Temp: 50°F. Chervil germinates well in cool temperatures, even at 50˚ F.
Start Indoors: No
Start Outdoors: Yes
Light: Full sun in cooler climates or filtered sun or light shade for warmer areas.
Water: Moderate. Keep Chervil well-watered.
Feeder: Moderate. Chervil needs rich soil. Fertilize every 2 to 3 weeks with a high nitrogen source or liquid fish emulsion solution.
Suitability: Tolerates light and hard frosts, and needs summer shade.
Small Gardens?: Yes.
Containers?: Yes. Chervil is an excellent container plant and can be grown indoors. It should get at least 4 to 5 hours of direct sunlight. Be sure to water regularly.
Attracts beneficial insects?: Yes.
Light: Full Sun to Partial Shade. Chervil grown outdoors prefers full sun in the winter, and light shade during summer months.
Water: Medium. Chervil should be kept consistently moist. It does not like hot and dry conditions.
Soil Moisture: Moist
Height: 12-18”
Spacing: 4-8”
Sow Depth: On soil surface.
Produces: green fern-like leaves and umbrella-shaped clusters of small white flowers.
USDA Zone: 3-8
Genus: Anthriscus
Species: cerefolium
Variety: Winter Chervil
Ease of Growing: Moderate.
Grown as: Annual
Maturity (Blooms): May through July
Hardiness: Hardy. Chervil can tolerate a light frost but more severe frosts may kill the plant.
Crops: Spring, Fall
Growing Season: Short, Long
Growing Conditions: Cold, Cool, Warm. Start Chervil in early spring when the weather is settled but still cool. In hotter climates plant in filtered sun or light shade.
Outdoor Growing Temp: 50°F - 80°F.
Min Outdoor Soil Temp: 50°F. Chervil germinates well in cool temperatures, even at 50˚ F.
Start Indoors: No
Start Outdoors: Yes
Light: Full sun in cooler climates or filtered sun or light shade for warmer areas.
Water: Moderate. Keep Chervil well-watered.
Feeder: Moderate. Chervil needs rich soil. Fertilize every 2 to 3 weeks with a high nitrogen source or liquid fish emulsion solution.
Suitability: Tolerates light and hard frosts, and needs summer shade.
Small Gardens?: Yes.
Containers?: Yes. Chervil is an excellent container plant and can be grown indoors. It should get at least 4 to 5 hours of direct sunlight. Be sure to water regularly.
Attracts beneficial insects?: Yes.
Light: Full Sun to Partial Shade. Chervil grown outdoors prefers full sun in the winter, and light shade during summer months.
Water: Medium. Chervil should be kept consistently moist. It does not like hot and dry conditions.
Soil Moisture: Moist
Height: 12-18”
Spacing: 4-8”
Sow Depth: On soil surface.
Produces: green fern-like leaves and umbrella-shaped clusters of small white flowers.
USDA Zone: 3-8