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Vertissimo

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Vertissimo

Herb

Anthriscus cerefolium

  • Partial sun
  • Zones 1–11
  • 60 days to maturity
  • Herbs
  • 6" spacing
  • Moderate water
  • Annual
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  • Overview

    Excellent performance in our trials. Slow-bolting, vigorous plants. Mild, sweet, anise flavor. Popular for salads, microgreens, and garnishing. Edible Flowers: Chervil's flowers are edible, and used to garnish salads. Flavor is of mild licorice.

  • Planting

    Direct sow after last frost or in fall for cool-season growing

  • Growing

    Sun: partial. Water: moderate. Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil with organic matter. Space plants 6" apart. Germination: 7-14 days.

  • Pests & diseases

    Common pests: Aphids, spider mites. Common diseases: Powdery mildew, root rot in poorly drained soils.