Seed no. 1380A
Chervil, 'Vertissimo'
£2.35
In stock · approx. 2363 seeds per packet
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Year at a glance
Sow
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Flowers
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Germination
Sow directly. Sow seeds thinly 10mm deep into well prepared soil, ideally in dappled shade. Sow in drills 30cm apart. Keep well watered. Germination is rapid. When seedlings are large enough to handle thin to 15cm spacing. Successional plant for long lasting supply. Can be sown indoors into small pots for windowsill growing at any time of year.
Growing
Prone to bolting. Keep well watered to prevent bolting and offer protection from excessive heat/ sun.
Cultivation
Remove leaves from the outside of the plant as required for the kitchen. Remove flower heads to increase harvest window. You may allow a few flower heads to form so that the plant may self-seed for next year.
| Genus | Chervil |
|---|---|
| Species | 'Vertissimo' |
| Family | Vegetable/Herb |
| Seed number | 1380A |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Life cycle | Biennial |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Soil type | Chalky, Sandy, Loam |
| Soil acidity | Alkaline, Neutral, Acid |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Height | 0.6m |
| Sow | Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec |
| Flowers | Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug |
| Seeds per packet | 2363 |
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