Herb
Garden Chervil
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Garden chervil is the umbrella home-grower name for cultivated Anthriscus cerefolium as opposed to wild chervil relatives. It implies tender, selected kitchen strains meant for continuous cutting in spring beds. Sow succession crops every few weeks in cool weather. Garden chervil bolts if neglected in heat—provide shade cloth in warm climates. The name reassures cooks they have the edible garden species.
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Home CutOmeletteSaladSauce Finish
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Anise-ParsleyCultivated Kitchen TypeCutting LeafFreshGardenHome GardenMildSpring Crop
History
GB
English kitchen books distinguished garden chervil for salads.
Garden chervil became standard language in seed annuals.
Suburban herb gardens included garden chervil in spring lists.
Community gardens revived garden chervil for French-inspired cooking.