How to Care for Anthriscus cerefolium (Chervil)

Korean name: 처빌

Chervil is a herb with delicate, soft leaves and small, light-colored flowers. It thrives best in partial shade and is often used in cooking due to its mild aroma.

Key facts

• Category: Herb
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: indoors or outdoors
• Native to: Mediterranean region
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Traits: herb, beginner-friendly, edible, partial shade
• Also known as: Chervil

Care Guide

• Light: Best grown in partial shade.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil dries out.
• Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil is ideal.
• Humidity: Prefers higher humidity.
• Temperature: 15~22°C
• Fertilizer: Apply mild liquid fertilizer once a week during the growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Anthriscus cerefolium?

Water thoroughly when the soil dries out. Roughly every 3 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Anthriscus cerefolium?

It likes Best grown in partial shade.. You can grow it indoors or outdoors. Use Well-draining, fertile soil is ideal..

Is Anthriscus cerefolium safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Anthriscus cerefolium good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 15~22°C. Humidity: Prefers higher humidity.. Fertilise Apply mild liquid fertilizer once a week during the growing season..