Non-GMO, Heirloom Winter Chervil Garden Seed from True Leaf Market. Anthriscus cerefolium. These annual herbs produce as an abundant crop and originate from Southeast Europe and West Asia. Winter Chervil reigns as one of the four popular "fines herbes" of French cuisine, along with parsley, tarragon and chives. As a member of the carrot family, Winter Chervil develops thin forest-green leaves and reaches 10-15" tall. These mildly sweet and anise-flavored plants can also grow as a cool season biennial with ideal conditions, as you allow this more hardy variety of chervil to go to seed. Download Free Herb Growing Guide PDF Read Full Chervil Herb Growing Guide Instructions Winter Chervil Herb Garden Seeds Read Full Chervil Herb Growing Guide Instructions Winter Chervil Latin Name: Anthriscus cerefolium Winter Chervil Herb Days to Maturity: 60-100, Annual Winter Chervil Hardiness Zones: 3-7 Winter Chervil Seed Planting Depth: 1/4 inches Winter Chervil Seed Plant Spacing: 6-8 inches Winter Chervil Growth Habit: Upright Soil Preference: Rich and well-drained Temp Preference: Cool Light Preference: Full sun to partial shade Winter Chervil Pests/diseases: Aphids, rabbits and damping off Winter Chervil Herb Color: Thin forest-green hardy leaves Winter Chervil Herb/seed Flavor: Fresh tarragon, mildly sweet, anise Winter Chervil Herb Growing Habits Non-GMO (Anthriscus cerefolium) Winter Chervil plants grow as upright annual herbs that are slightly more hardy than other chervil varieties. During the cooler conditions of late spring to early summer, your Winter Chervil crop will begin to produce their thin forest-green leaves that give off a mildly sweet aroma. Winter Chervil can reach 10-15" tall and develop a flavor similar to tarragon and anise. As Chervil herbs lose flavor with time, don't wait too long unless you want your Winter Chervil to flower and go to see. Your hardy and fresh Winter Chervil Herbs will be fully-mature for either a spring or fall harvest. The Culinary Benefits of Winter Chervil Herb Garden Seed As Winter Chervil reigns as one of the four popular "fines herbes" of French cuisine, the forest-green abundant leaves are best used fresh fresh or near the end of your cooking process such as when paired with a potato, carrot and meat dish. This type of leafy annual herb can also enhance flavor when used as a garnish. The edible flowers of Winter Chervil make a mildly sweet and anise-flavored addition to salads or drinks. Chervil also makes a lovely aroma when added to soups or paired with fish. Winter Chervil is a bright infusion to make vinegars or sauces with as well! This herb is easy to freeze and can be stored throughout winter. The Gardening Benefits of Winter Chervil Herb Seed Winter Chervil grows well as a great container plant, so long as it's deep enough to support its taproot. As this variety of chervil is also a hardy herb, it can reproduce as a cool season biennial if you allow the flower heads to develop and go to seed. Pinch flowers back to promote more leaf production. Winter Chervil also makes a lovely companion plant to: lettuce, kale, turnips and will enhance the spicy flavor to radish plants! Winter Chervil Garden Herb Seeds Per Package 1 oz - Approximately 11,320 Seeds 4 oz - Approximately 45,280 Seeds 1 lb - Approximately 181,120 Seeds