Chervil companion plant

Chervil is an excellent companion for Brassicas, lettuce, and radishes, but does best in part shade. Try growing some between rows of tall cabbages and kale. Chervil helps to repel slugs.

1. What can you grow with chervil?
2. What herbs should not be planted together?
3. Is chervil an annual or perennial?
4. What is the best way to grow chervil?
5. Does chervil grow in shade?
6. Is chervil easy to grow?
7. What can you not plant near lettuce?
8. What can you not plant with corn?
9. What herbs are best planted next to each other?
10. Does chervil grow back every year?
11. Can you grow chervil from cuttings?
12. How far apart do you plant chervil?

What can you grow with chervil?

Chervil is widely used in French cooking and is often used in eggs, white fish and chicken dishes. It is also used in cream or butter sauces as an accompaniment to white fish or shellfish. For a change try adding chervil to carrots or Potato Soup.

What herbs should not be planted together?

Carrots and anise (Pimpinella anisum, USDA zones 4-9) should be kept separate, and rue and basil make poor companions for plants in the Brassica genus. Rosemary should be kept away from other herbs as well as all potatoes, carrots and members of the Cucurbita genus.

Is chervil an annual or perennial?

Chervil is usually classified as a hardy annual although some consider it biennial, and by making a late sowing towards the end of summer (end of July/early August) you should have a worthwhile supply throughout the winter and into the spring when you can begin sowing again.

What is the best way to grow chervil?

Sowing Chervil Directly in the Garden:

1. Direct sow chervil in average soil in full sun to light shade 2-3 weeks before the last frost date, after danger of heavy frost. ...
2. Remove weeds and work organic matter into the top 6-8 inches of soil; then level and smooth.
3. Sow seeds evenly and cover with 1/8 inches of fine soil.

Does chervil grow in shade?

A delicate, annual, parsley-like plant with a hint of liquorice, chervil is one of the traditional fines herbes. Chervil is an excellent companion for Brassicas, lettuce, and radishes, but does best in part shade. Try growing some between rows of tall cabbages and kale.

Is chervil easy to grow?

Chervil is probably a lesser known annual herb but it deserves a spot in your kitchen herb garden. It is easily and quickly grown from seeds.

What can you not plant near lettuce?

Try to avoid growing lettuce next to broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, or kohlrabi—while some varieties of lettuce may help these cabbage-family (brassicas) crops to grow, these plants have particular root secretions that can prevent lettuce seeds from germinating.

What can you not plant with corn?

What NOT to Plant with Corn

• Tomatoes - share common enemies with corn. Grown near each other, they will attract both the corn earworm and the tomato hornworm. ...
• Brassicas - All members of the cabbage family including broccoli, Brussels sprouts, kale, cauliflower should be planted apart from corn.

What herbs are best planted next to each other?

Cilantro, tarragon, and basil love full sun, and all require more moisture to be happy. They grow well together since you can keep them watered at the same rate. When it comes to herbs that prefer sandier, drier soil, consider planting sage, thyme, rosemary, marjoram, oregano and lavender near each other.

Does chervil grow back every year?

It is actually a perennial, but if you want chervil growing in your garden all year round, you need to look on it as two plants. One, a perennial that will pop up year after year in the spring and those plants needs a semi shady spot.

Can you grow chervil from cuttings?

Growing your own chervil indoors is pretty straightforward, much like other herbs. Plants are best started from seed instead of propagating them from stem cuttings so you'll need to purchase high-quality seeds and have containers and growing media to get started.

How far apart do you plant chervil?

Rows should be spaced 30cm (12in) apart. Seedlings can take up to three weeks to appear. When large enough, thin out to leave seedlings 15cm (6in) apart. Alternatively fill small pots with seed compost, dampen, sow seeds thinly and cover.