Herb
Curled Chervil
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Curled chervil has frilled, decorative leaflets that look ornate on plates while keeping the mild anise-parsley taste of flat types. The curl can hold vinaigrette droplets attractively in composed salads. Slightly more ornamental than flat-leaf strains; flavour difference is subtle. Harvest outer leaves and keep plants cool and moist. Curled forms dominate some European seed racks for dual kitchen-garden appeal.
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Characteristics
Preparations
ButterFines HerbesGarnishSalad
Traits
AniseCool SeasonDelicateFrilledFrilled LeafGarnish FriendlyMild FlavourPretty
History
FR
French gardeners selected curled chervil for market display.
Seed catalogues listed curled chervil as a distinct leaf type.
Restaurant garnish culture favoured curled chervil’s frill.
Home seed packs still offer curled chervil for edible décor.