Herb

Chervil

Anthriscus cerefolium

Delicate aniseed parsley cousin — happy in shadier spots.

Sun

Partial sun

Water

Moderate

Soil

Rich, moist

Difficulty

Easy

Container

Yes

Edible part

Leaves

Lifecycle

Annual

Hardiness

Hardy

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Plants well with

Where to source

Get growing in United Kingdom

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Thompson & Morgan

Stocks cold-hardy chervil varieties suited to London's cool springs and autumn sowings.

Crocus

Supplies shallow pots ideal for chervil's delicate root system in containers.

Amazon UK

Offers quality hand forks for precise chervil thinning in small garden spaces.