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Garden Chervil (Anthriscus cerefolium)

Anthriscus cerefolium, or Garden Chervil, is a delicate annual herb with finely cut, fern-like leaves and a subtle anise-like flavor. It thrives in cool, moist conditions

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Sunlight

Prefers partial shade, especially in warmer climates. Can tolerate full sun in cooler regions.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged. Water regularly, especially during dry spells.

Soil

Fertile, moist, well-drained, rich in organic matter.

Temperature

Thrives in cool temperatures between 10-20 °C. Avoid hot weather, which causes bolting.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Light feeder. Incorporate compost before planting. Light liquid feed every 4-6 weeks if needed.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers partial shade, especially in warmer climates. Can tolerate full sun in cooler regions.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged. Water regularly, especially during dry spells.

Soil

Fertile, moist, well-drained, rich in organic matter.

Temperature

Thrives in cool temperatures between 10-20 °C. Avoid hot weather, which causes bolting.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Light feeder. Incorporate compost before planting. Light liquid feed every 4-6 weeks if needed.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Vegetable, Foliage

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Annuals

Plant Height

30-60 cm

Spread

20-30 cm

Growth Rate

Fast

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Tripinnate

Flower Size

1-2 mm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

60000

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Synonyms
Anthriscus chaerophyllus St.-Lag.
Anthriscus longirostris Bertol.
Anthriscus sativa Besser
Anthriscus trachysperma Rchb. ex Nyman
Cerefolium sativum Besser
Cerefolium sylvestre Besser
Cerefolium trichospermum Besser
Chaerefolium cerefolium (L.) Schinz
Chaerefolium trichospermum (Wimm. & Grab.) Stankov
Chaerophyllum cerefolium (L.) Crantz
Chaerophyllum nemorosum Lag. ex DC.
Chaerophyllum sativum Lam.
Myrrhodes cerefolium (L.) Kuntze
Scandix cerefolium L.
Selinum cerefolium (L.) E.H.L.Krause
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderApiales
  • familyApiaceae
  • genusAnthriscus
  • speciesAnthriscus cerefolium
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

Yes

Non-toxic.

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