Chervil

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Anthriscus cerefolium. Annual. 12". A fine curly leaved variety of chervil. Use Chervil leaves in French cuisine, egg dishes, fish and sauces. Leaves are used like parsley. Makes b est crop in spring and fall. Shade tolerant. Planting Directions: Sow seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before planting out, in peat or newsprint pots. Outdoors sow seed as soon as ground can be worked in the spring. Provide a well tilled area , sow seed 1/8” to ¼” , cover lightly with sifted soil. Requires light and temperatures of 50°-60° to germinate in 14 days. Thin when seedlings are 2” high to 6-8” apart. If transplanting do not disturb roots. Water regularly during dry spells. Remarks: For winter use, gather on a dry day when flowers on plants are fully opened. Place leaf sprays in a cool circulation. When dry, remove leaves from stems and seal in air tight jars. Show more