CHERVIL Anthriscus sylvestris . Umbelliferae.
Chervil is Greek for 'to rejoice'.
All herbs should be used in moderation and not in large quantities. Please consult a Herbalist.
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  'Garden beaked parsley'
Chervil is Greek for 'to rejoice'.
 
Annual/biennial/Perennial Hardy Annual.
Appearance

Umbels of small colourless flowers, light feathery leaves.
Height 10-15ins/25-38cms
Growing Position Well drained soil light shade.
Fertiliser  
Propagation and soil Sow seeds monthly through summer in well drained soil.
Spring Sow seeds
Summer Thin seedlings if necessary and sow more seeds every month. Leave some flower heads to set seed for next year.
Autumn You can keep sowing and thinning the seedlings throughout the Autumn.
Winter Remove dead plants.
Use Leaves.
Aromatic, Medicinal or Culinary Medicinal and Culinary
Areas of help Tones up the whole body including the brain. Nerves, memory and digestion
Specific Use
  • Put the leaves in your bread dough to add the flavour of 'Provence'.
  • Add the leaves to salads
Recipe
Large doses can be harmful.
Basic recipes and how to make, CLICK.

Standard tea
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