Chervil
herb
One of the classic French fines herbes — mild anise-parsley flavor. Thrives in cool weather; bolts in heat. Direct sow only — dislikes transplanting. Great under taller plants.
At a glance
- USDA Zones
- 3–9
- Sun
- Part shade
- Water
- Medium — water when top inch of soil is dry
- Soil
- Loam
- pH
- Neutral
- Spacing
- 6 in. between plants
- Per square foot
- 4 plants per square
- Days to maturity
- About 60 days
Planting & harvest windows
Northern Hemisphere timing. Adjust ±4–6 weeks based on your last/first frost dates.
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Plant Harvest
Good companions
Recommended varieties
- Brussels Winter Chervil60 daysseed
Large-leafed selection with excellent cold tolerance.
- Vertissimo60 daysseed
Slow-bolting variety — good for spring and fall.
Add Chervil to your raised bed — the planner handles spacing and companion warnings automatically.
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