Danish Chervil

Danish Chervil

Latin name: Anthriscus cerefolium L.

Danish chervil is a fast-growing and aromatic herb with a mild, slightly anise-like flavour. It is often used fresh in salads, soups, sauces and omelettes, where it adds a fine and elegant spiciness. The leaves are similar to parsley but are more pointed and finely lobed.

Cultivation information:

• Packaging: 1 g seeds
• Sowing time: March–September (direct sowing)
• Harvest time: May–October
• Sowing depth: 0.5 cm
• Plant distance: 15 cm
• Row spacing: 20–30 cm
• Height: 30–50 cm
• Location: Partial shade to sunny
• Soil type: Nutrient-rich, moisture-retaining but well-drained soil
• Watering: Regular, keep the soil evenly moist

Cultivation tips:

• Sow in batches every two weeks for continuous harvest.
• Can be grown in a pot, greenhouse or outdoors.
• Protect from direct strong sun to prevent rapid flowering.

Use: Perfect in salads, sauces, soups, omelettes and as a flavoring in fish and chicken dishes.

Danish chervil is an easy-to-grow and delicate herb that adds a nice flavor to many dishes – a must in the herb garden!