Chervil (Anthriscus cerefolium)

What it needs & gives back

↓ Needs

Lightfull sun to partial shade

Watermoderate

↑ Gives back

Mulch_biomasslow to medium

Pollinator_servicesattracts various pollinators

Lettuce

Chervil is said to improve the flavor and growth of lettuce.

Radish

Chervil is believed to improve the flavor of radishes.

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emergenceChervil seeds germinate and emerge after the last spring frost when soil temperatures reach around 5°C.

floweringFlowering typically occurs in late spring to early summer, about 60 days after emergence, triggered by lengthening days.

fruitingFruits (seeds) develop approximately 30 days after flowering.

senescenceChervil is an annual that bolts and senesces quickly in hot weather (above 25°C) and shortening days, typically by mid-summer.

Drainagewell-drained

Nitrogen fixingNo

MycorrhizalNo

Accumulatespotassium, calcium

Soil textureloam, sandy_loam

Organic matterMedium

Compaction toleranceLow

Methodsseed

Difficulty2 / 5

Establishes in~0 yr

Stratificationnone

Self-seedingModerate

Attractshoverflies, ladybugs, parasitic wasps