Introduction
I love chervil. It is a delicious and delicate herb that tastes like a cross between parsley, dill and tarragon. I use it in my recipes all the time, so knowing how to grow chervil has been really helpful. There are many different ways to grow this herb in your garden, but they all involve planting seeds and letting them take root in the soil. Let’s get started!
What is chervil?
Chervil is a delicate herb with a slight anise flavor. It’s used in salads, soups, stews and béarnaise sauce. It also goes by another name: sweet cicely!
Chervil has leaves that resemble flat-leaf parsley but are smaller and lighter green. The plant grows up to 1 foot tall with umbels (clusters) of white or pink flowers on slender stems during summer months.
How to grow chervil
Chervil is a cool-season annual. It’s easy to grow, and it grows well in rich, well-drained soil with full sun. Chervil needs a consistent water supply once its roots are established.
Chervil makes a good companion plant for carrots and lettuce because it will suppress weeds without competing with them for nutrients or moisture.
When to plant chervil seeds
Chervil is a cool-weather plant that grows best when planted in the spring or fall. It can also be grown as an annual, so if you live in an area where summers are particularly hot, consider starting some seeds indoors before transplanting them outside once temperatures cool down.
How to harvest chervil
Harvesting chervil is simple. It’s best to harvest your plant when the leaves are still young, as they become more bitter as they age. You can either cut off individual leaves or cut back entire stems at ground level.
To dry chervil, tie bunches of stems together and hang them in a cool place out of direct sunlight for several weeks until they are dried out completely. Once they are dried, store them in airtight containers so they don’t lose their flavor or texture over time
Chervil is a delicious herb that is easy to grow.
Chervil is an herb that can be used in many recipes, including salads and soups. The leaves of chervil look similar to parsley but have a milder flavor than most other herbs. It’s also easier to grow than many other herbs, so if you’re new to gardening or just want something simple for your kitchen garden, this is an excellent choice!
Chervil is part of the carrot family (Apiaceae) and has been grown since ancient times as both food and medicine. It has been used as both a spice and healing plant throughout history; ancient Greeks considered it sacred because they believed it had magical powers when eaten with wine during festivals honoring Dionysus–the god of fertility who was often depicted as having horns like those found on young bulls or rams!
Conclusion
Chervil is a delicious and easy-to-grow herb. It can be used in many different ways, and it’s perfect for your garden!
