Winter Chervil Organic Seeds Delicate, cold-tolerant herb with a mild anise flavor. Great for cool-season harvests and French-inspired cuisine.
Minimium: 125+ Seeds
Mild Anise. Cold-Hardy. Culinary Delight.
Bring classic French flavor to your garden with Winter Chervil, a tender, aromatic herb prized for its mild anise-parsley taste and refined texture. Often called the “gourmet’s parsley,” this elegant cool-season annual thrives in the chill of spring and fall, making it a must-grow for chefs and kitchen gardeners alike.
Whether finely chopped into soups, sauces, or the traditional French fines herbes blend, chervil elevates every dish with subtle complexity and grace. Best harvested young for peak tenderness, it grows beautifully in shaded beds, herb gardens, or containers near the kitchen door.
🌱 Why Grow Winter Chervil?
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🌬️ Cold-Tolerant Champion – Thrives in cool spring or fall weather
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🌿 Classic French Herb – Key ingredient in fines herbes and French cuisine
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🍽️ Elegant Flavor – Delicate notes of anise and parsley
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🧊 Cool-Season Harvest – Perfect for fall planting and winter greens
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🪴 Great for Containers – Compact size and shade tolerance
🌿 Planting & Growing Info:
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Botanical Name: Anthriscus cerefolium
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Type: Cool-season annual herb
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Sunlight: Partial shade to light sun
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Soil: Moist, rich, well-drained
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Sowing: Direct seed outdoors or start in cool indoor conditions
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Planting Depth: ¼ inch
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Spacing: 6–8 inches apart
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Germination: 7–14 days
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Height: 12–18 inches
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Days to Maturity: 60–70 days
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Zones: Grows in USDA 3–10 as a cool-weather crop
🧠 Harvest & Kitchen Tips:
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✂️ Harvest young leaves before flowering for best flavor
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❄️ Avoid summer heat—bolts quickly in warm temperatures
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🥗 Use fresh in dressings, egg dishes, fish, and salads
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🧄 Add at the end of cooking to preserve delicate aroma
🍽️ Grow a Touch of Paris
Add a refined twist to your herb garden with Winter Chervil, a beautiful, cold-loving herb that whispers of French kitchens and springtime charm. Elegant on the plate and easy to grow, it’s the perfect companion for seasonal soups, salads, and sauces. Bon appétit—straight from your backyard.