Annual herb
Chervil plant profile
Anthriscus cerefolium
An annual herb for partial sun.
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When to plant
When to plant Chervil
Sow chervil seed directly in the garden in spring, or in late fall to germinate the following spring (Illinois). Direct sowing is recommended because seedlings are difficult to transplant, and successive sowings every 3 to 4 weeks keep a fresh supply.
The calendar shows this cited seasonal window as an approximate band. It does not convert the season into frost-adjusted dates.
Open Chervil in my garden calendarShows the source-backed planting season, not frost-adjusted dates.
Growing conditions
- Sun
- Partial sun
- Lifecycle
- Annual
Common problems
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Evidence trail
Evidence behind this profile
Original extension and institutional publications behind the planting, care, and safety facts on this page.
- Chervil (Herb Gardening)
University of Illinois Extension. Supports general reference. Checked 2026-06-18.