Parsley-like flavour with a hint of Myrrh...

In the Garden | Culinary | Fragrance | Medicinal use

Popular garden varieties

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In the Garden

Growth Characteristics:

• Biennial, Frost hardy,
• Height: ±60 cm; Spread: ±30 cm,

Cultivation:

• Full sun to semi-shade; Well drained, composted soil,

Harvesting:

• Pick fresh leaves throughout the year,

Companion Planting:

• Vegetables: Plant with Carrots, Radish,
• Attracting Beneficial insects: Hoverfly, Wasp,

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Culinary use

• Use Fresh Chervil leaves and flowers with:
• Vegetables, Potatoes,
• Casseroles, Cheese, Eggs, Garnish, Herb Butters, Salads, Sauces, Soups,
• Chicken, Fish, Shellfish,
• French dishes. It is an essential ingredient of ravigote sauces and fines herbes ,
• The delicate anise flavour does not withstand drying or prolonged cooking; chervil is therefore usually added just before serving.
• Eat raw for additional vitamin C, carotene, iron and magnesium,
• Curried Vegetables with Rice and Feta

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Fragrance

• Use in an infusion or face mask to cleanse skin, maintain suppleness and discourage wrinkles,

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Medicinal use

Chervil may be beneficial in the following cases:

Preparation and dosage:

TEA:

• One cup, three times per day,

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