Chervil
Anthriscus cerefolium
Family: Apiaceae
Chervil grows in partial shade to full sun in cool weather and prefers rich, moist, well-drained soil. Water needs: Moderate; keep evenly moist.
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How to Grow Chervil
Chervil growing information includes sunlight requirements of Partial shade to full sun in cool weather, soil conditions listed as Rich, moist, well-drained soil with a soil pH of 6.0-7.0, and Moderate; keep evenly moist water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 3-9 as an annual. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Chervil as 7-14 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/4 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 40-60 days.
Plant Overview
Chervil (Anthriscus cerefolium) is listed in the Apiaceae family and categorized as a herb with an annual life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0167
- Family
- Apiaceae
- Plant type
- Herb
- Life cycle
- Annual
- Difficulty
- Easy
Growing Conditions
Chervil is listed for partial shade to full sun in cool weather conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate; keep evenly moist. The database soil reference is Rich, moist, well-drained soil. The listed soil pH range is 6.0-7.0, and the listed hardiness range is 3-9 as an annual.
- Hardiness zones
- 3-9 as an annual
- Sunlight
- Partial shade to full sun in cool weather
- Soil
- Rich, moist, well-drained soil
- Soil pH
- 6.0-7.0
- Water needs
- Moderate; keep evenly moist
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 7-14 days and the seed depth is 1/4 inch. The listed time to maturity is 40-60 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 7-14 days
- Seed depth
- 1/4 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 40-60 days
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.