Chervil
Anthriscus cerefolium
Varieties We Bring In
Last received Jul 19, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
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About Chervil
Chervil (Anthriscus cerefolium) is a delicate cool-season annual herb with lacy, fern-like leaves and a mild anise flavor. In NE Florida it performs best sown in fall through early spring in partial shade, as summer heat causes rapid bolting. Starting at $3.50.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Foliage
- Annual
- Soil
- Loam, Well-drained
Care essentials
Chervil prefers partial to dappled shade, especially important in NE Florida where it must be grown as a cool-season crop (fall through early spring) — morning sun with afternoon shade extends harvest before summer heat causes bolting.
Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained; chervil needs about one inch of water per week and will bolt quickly if stressed by drought or heat in NE Florida's climate.
Grow in rich, moist, slightly acidic to neutral (pH 6.0–6.7) well-drained soil; chervil has low fertilizer needs — minimal organic amendment at planting is sufficient, and over-fertilizing reduces leaf flavor.
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Common questions
Is Chervil a good plant for St. Augustine?
Chervil is a herb for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 12–24 in × 6–12 in.