{"product_id":"chervil-curled-seeds","title":"Chervil ‘Curled’ Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChervil ‘Curled’\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci\u003eAnthriscus cerefolium\u003c\/i\u003e), the refined classic herb essential to traditional French cuisine and one of the four cornerstone herbs of \u003ci\u003efines herbes\u003c\/i\u003e. Known for its delicate, lacy, bright green foliage and subtle flavor profile—a sophisticated blend of anise, parsley, and tarragon—chervil brings an artisanal culinary touch to fresh homestead cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fast-growing, cool-season annual thrives during the shoulder months of spring and autumn, making it a stellar choice for cool-climate gardens. Its attractive, tightly curled leaves add beautiful texture to salad gardens, raised beds, and windowsill containers. Exceptionally tender, Chervil ‘Curled’ is best harvested fresh to preserve its subtle essential oils, elevating omelets, seafood, creamy sauces, potato dishes, and herbal vinegars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGourmet Culinary Essential:\u003c\/b\u003e Authentic \u003ci\u003efines herbes\u003c\/i\u003e variety bringing a delicate anise-parsley note to high-end dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCompact \u0026amp; Beautiful:\u003c\/b\u003e Features finely divided, tightly curled emerald leaves that double as an ornamental border or garnish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFast \u0026amp; Reliable Harvests:\u003c\/b\u003e Rapid growth rate yields tender leaves in as little as 40 days from sowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCool-Season Specialist:\u003c\/b\u003e Thrives in cool weather and partial shade when heat-sensitive herbs bolt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eContainer \u0026amp; Garden Friendly:\u003c\/b\u003e Grows effortlessly in small pots, herb garden beds, or indoor kitchen sills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Information (Australia):\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eAnthriscus cerefolium\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Cool-season Annual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/b\u003e Compact, leafy herb (\u003ci\u003eNon-vining\/Bushy rosettes\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSowing Season:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperate\/Cool (e.g., Victoria, Tasmania):\u003c\/b\u003e Autumn and Spring (avoid hot mid-summer sun; sow successionally every 3–4 weeks for continuous leaf harvests).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubtropical:\u003c\/b\u003e Autumn through Early Spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTropical:\u003c\/b\u003e Late Autumn to Mid-Winter (grow in cool, shaded spots).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSun Position:\u003c\/b\u003e Part Shade to Morning Sun (requires protection from harsh afternoon heat; appreciates dappled sunlight).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSowing Depth:\u003c\/b\u003e 3mm–5mm deep (\u003ci\u003eLightly cover as seeds need slight light exposure to germinate evenly\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/b\u003e 20cm–25cm apart between plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/b\u003e 30cm–45cm tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination Temp:\u003c\/b\u003e 12°C–20°C (requires cool soil to sprout; germination drops significantly above 22°C).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination Time:\u003c\/b\u003e 10–14 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeed to Bloom\/Harvest Time:\u003c\/b\u003e 40–55 days for leaf harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGardener’s Tip:\u003c\/b\u003e Direct sow seeds where they are to grow, as chervil possesses a delicate taproot and dislikes root disturbance from transplanting. Keep the soil consistently moist throughout growth. Pinch off any emerging white flower buds immediately to prevent bolting and to prolong the production of tender, aromatic leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Gatherer Forager","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54550882615569,"sku":null,"price":4.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/4323\/7905\/files\/Chervil_seeds_Australia.png?v=1788308692","url":"https:\/\/www.gathererforager.com\/products\/chervil-curled-seeds","provider":"Gatherer Forager","version":"1.0","type":"link"}