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Vertissimo
HerbAnthriscus cerefolium
- Partial sun
- Zones 1–11
- 60 days to maturity
- Herbs
- 6" spacing
- Moderate water
- Annual
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.