Chervil
Anthriscus cerefolium · Chervil · Carrot family
Also known as: Garden Chervil · French Parsley
Easy30–60cmPet-friendlyEdible
Chervil care at a glance
Chervil (Anthriscus cerefolium) needs a moderate amount of water and prefers to grow in partial shade.
- Water need
- Medium
- Light
- Partial shade
- Soil moisture
- Evenly moist
- Nutrients
- Low
- Life cycle
- Annual
Pests, Diseases & Weather on Chervil
Possible pests on Chervil include Aphids, Slugs and snails and Caterpillars. Possible diseases include Downy mildew and Damping off. Chervil is considered pet-friendly.
Pest
- Aphids Medium
- Slugs and snails Medium
- Caterpillars Low
Disease
- Downy mildew Medium
- Damping off Medium
Weather
- Bolting High
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Frequently asked questions about Chervil
- Which pests affect Chervil?
- Possible pests on Chervil include Aphids, Slugs and snails and Caterpillars.
- Which diseases affect Chervil?
- Possible diseases include Downy mildew and Damping off.
- Is Chervil toxic to cats and dogs?
- Chervil is considered pet-friendly and safe for cats and dogs.
- How much water does Chervil need?
- Chervil has a moderate water requirement.
- What light does Chervil need?
- Chervil prefers to grow in partial shade. Around 4 hours of light per day is ideal.
- Is Chervil frost-hardy?
- Chervil is frost-hardy and tolerates frost. Its lower limit is around -10 °C.
- Can you eat Chervil?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: leaves.