Herbs · Easy
Chervil
Anthriscus cerefolium
Tower or NFT, kept cool.
- EC (mS/cm)
- n/a
- pH
- n/a
- Cycle
- short
- Difficulty
- Easy
Sound origin
Anthriscus cerefolium
Native range debated because of its long cultivation by the Romans: the Caucasus according to some authors, central and southeastern Europe as far as Iran according to Plants of the World Online.
Source: Wikipedia (in English)
What it provides nutrients
Per 100 g, raw · Chervil, fresh
- Rich in vitamin C
- Rich in vitamin B9
- Rich in potassium
- Rich in calcium
% of an adult’s reference intake (EU Regulation 1169/2011). “Source of”: at least 15 % per 100 g, “high in”: at least 30 % (thresholds of EC Regulation 1924/2006). A handful of fresh herbs weighs about 5 to 10 g: divide these figures by 10 to 20 for a real serving.
Key steps
- Prefers cool weather and partial shade.
- Bolts quickly in the heat: spring and fall.
- Harvest the outer leaves.
- Delicate anise flavor, add at the end of cooking.
In which system?
| Tower | NFT | Growing medium | Kratky |
|---|---|---|---|
Approximate calendar
| Sowing | Mar., Apr., Aug., Sept. |
| Plants | none |
| Harvest | Apr., May, June, Sept., Oct., Nov. |
Garden, patio, balcony: Belgian and northern French climate, earlier farther south. Estimates to adjust with your own dates.
Frequently asked questions
Chervil in hydroponics: what pH?
No specific range is published for this crop in the Oklahoma State table: we do not force an unverified figure. Start from the common range of 5.5–7.0 and write down your results.
Chervil in hydroponics: what EC?
Oklahoma State has published no value for this crop. Start low, watch the growth and record your measurements in a log.
Chervil: which hydroponic system?
Best suited: the vertical tower and NFT. Tower or NFT, kept cool.
Chervil: when to sow in Belgium?
Indicative window for a garden, patio or balcony in Belgium or northern France: March, April, August, and September. Adjust with your own dates.
- Mon Potager Hydroponique growing benchmarks