Anthriscus cerefolium
chervil
Common names: true chervil, soup chervil
Photo: Derzsi Elekes Andor · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source
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Description
Chervil is a delicate spring herb with finely feathery foliage and a mild anise, parsley aroma. It is a classic ingredient in Frankfurt's green sauce and tastes best when used fresh, as its subtle flavor quickly dissipates during cooking.
Care instructions
Sow chervil directly in the garden in a semi‑shaded spot, as intense summer sun can cause it to bolt. Keep the soil consistently moist and re‑sow every few weeks from March onward. This allows a continuous harvest of fresh greens from April through October.
Soil & site
Soil pH
Soil type
humus-rich, well-drained, moist, nutrient-rich
Feeding
Light feeder
Companion planting
Good neighbors
amaryllis family (Amaryllidaceae)
Umbellifers and alliums confuse each other's pests (carrot fly, onion fly).
For example GarlicOnionLeekChivesDaffodilRocambole and 12 more species in the catalogue
Source: classic companion planting (DACH-Gartenpraxis)
daisy family (Asteraceae)
Calendula and Tagetes next to carrots keep the carrot fly away with their scent.
For example Tagetes patulaCalendulaSunflowerCommon coneflowerFall AsterIceberg lettuce and 56 more species in the catalogue
Source: classic companion planting (DACH-Gartenpraxis)
cabbage family (Brassicaceae)
You can pair celery and dill with all Brassicaceae because they repel the cabbage whitefly with their scent, a proven companion.
For example White cabbageKohlrabiKalebroccolicauliflowerbeet greens and 33 more species in the catalogue
Source: Bio-Gärtnerei Mixed-culture Practice
legume family (Fabaceae)
Peas and beans provide carrot and celery with nitrogen and grow as shallow-rooted plants without competition next to each other.
For example PeaBush beanPole beanBroad beanMarker peaSugar pea and 31 more species in the catalogue
Source: classic companion planting (DACH-Gartenpraxis)
Companion planting is partly traditional gardening lore. Where the reason is known, it is given.
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