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Item Number: OH61

CHERVIL (Anthriscus cerefolium) Bi ORGANIC SEED

Description:
A delicate looking plant with fernlike leaves. Leaves can be used instead of parsley as a garnish, and in sauces, omelettes and soups. Light shade.Very hardy. Ht 30cm 600 Plants

SOW OUTSIDE in August/September or March. Scatter the seed where a patch is required and either rake in or very lightly cover with fine soil. Water well and keep moist until seedlings appear.
GROW in rich soil which retains some moisture.
SITE in shade from midday sun if possible. Chervil will go quickly into flower if in a hot and dry site and will not produce much leaf.
HARVEST the leaves any time. If August or September sown, the leaves are available through the winter.
DRY Chervil i s best used fresh. If dried it should be done very showly in an airing cupboard, until crisp.
STORE in airtight jars and keep in a cool, dark store.
USE Chervil lavishly as you would Parsley. The French especially, use it this way. Use with chicken, fish and vegetables. Add to salads and soups. Chervil is an essential ingredient of bouquets garnis and fines herbes. a delicious soup may be made with Chervil.
For the maximum leaf Chervil should not be allowed to flower and must be kept well watered.

Unit Price(£) 1.45 Qty

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