Anthriscus cerefolium
aka
Cow Parsley
Taxonomy
Chervil, also known as French parsley or garden chervil, is a delicate annual herb that is related to parsley. It has tripinnate leaves that may be curly and small white flowers that form small umbels. The fruit of the Chervil plant is about 1 cm long, oblong-ovoid with a slender, ridged beak. Originally native to the Caucasus, Chervil was spread by the Romans throughout most of Europe, where it is now naturalized. It is one of the four traditional French fines herbes, along with tarragon, chives, and parsley, which are essential to French cooking. Chervil is commonly used to season mild-flavoured dishes and is a constituent of the French herb mixture fines herbes. Unlike pungent and robust herbs like thyme and rosemary, fines herbes are added at the last minute to salads, omelettes, and soups. Chervil is usually grown as a cool-season crop and should be planted in early spring and late fall or in a winter greenhouse. Chervil is also a super rare houseplant that needs regular watering to thrive. It does best in long-lasting, direct light and should be less than 1 foot from a window. Chervil likes soil that is well-draining and may benefit from a gentle, organic fertilizer throughout the peak growing season. Chervil belongs to the Anthriscus genus and is native to the Middle East, Russia, and the Caucasus. Formerly called myrhis due to its volatile oil with an aroma similar to the resinous substance myrrh, chervil is a delicate herb that can add a unique flavour to your dishes.
Common names
Cow Parsley, Chervil, Garden Chervil
How to care for Cow Parsley
Cow Parsley presents a moderate level of care, which allows plant enthusiasts with some experience to expand their skills and knowledge.
Cow Parsley should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
Cow Parsley loves a well-draining soil. Perlite and vermiculite help with drainage, while coco coir adds organic matter, so a good potting soil mix will have all three. You can improve store-bought soil by adding some perlite to it.
To ensure optimal growth, the Cow Parsley prefers bright diffused light for 6-8 hours each day. Insufficient light can result in slow growth and leaf drop, so it's important to find a well-lit location for this plant. Place it near a window, within a distance of 1 meter (3 feet), to enhance its potential for thriving.
Cow Parsley is not known to cause harm to humans or pets.
Cow Parsley grows vertically and new growth emerges from the top of the plant.
Cow Parsley’s native range is South-eastern Europe. Naturalized in Britain[17].
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