Chervil - Quebec Seeds | The Lordship Seeds

The delicate herb with aniseed flavor, a treasure of French cuisine!

Chervil is a delicate aromatic herb with tender leaves and a subtle anise and parsley flavor. Grown at Semis de la Seigneurie, this chervil produces fragrant, tender green foliage, essential in French fines herbes. Less well-known than parsley or basil, it deserves a place in every Quebec garden for its unique and refined flavor.

Why choose chervil from the Seigneurie Seedlings?

✅ Seeds produced in Quebec – Adapted to our climate, without chemical pesticides

✅ Unique flavor – Delicate taste of anise and parsley

✅ Classic French herb – Ingredient of "fines herbes"

✅ Fast growth – Ready to harvest in 6-8 weeks

✅ Prefers cooler temperatures – Ideal for Quebec spring and fall

Culture in Quebec (zone 4b and above)

Chervil prefers cool temperatures and bolts in warm weather. Sow directly in the garden as soon as the soil is workable (April) or in late summer (August) for an autumn harvest. Avoid starting seeds indoors as it does not transplant well. Grow in partial shade during the summer to prolong production.

Producer's advice

💚 Direct sowing recommended – does not like transplanting

🌿 Prefers cool temperatures (spring/autumn)

☀️ Partial shade in summer to prevent bolting

💧 Water regularly – likes cool, moist soil

Culinary uses

Chervil is perfect in omelets, béarnaise sauce, vinaigrettes, cold soups, salads, and with fish. Always add it at the last minute, as heat destroys its delicate flavor. Excellent with eggs, potatoes, and seafood!

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🌱 CULTURE

Direct seeding:

• Sow as soon as the soil is workable (April) or at the end of summer (August).
• Germination temperature: 15-20°C
• Germination: 7-14 days
• Depth: 0.5 cm
• Spacing: 15-20 cm between plants
• Successive sowings every 2-3 weeks for continuous harvesting

Indoor sowing:

• Not recommended (doesn't like transplantation)
• If necessary: ​​sow in individual pots 4-6 weeks before the last frost

Location :

• Rich, moist, well-drained soil, pH 6.0-7.0
• Exposure: partial shade (especially in summer)
• Excellent in a 20cm+ pot
• Avoid full sun in summer (it will bolt).

Interview :

• Water regularly (keep the soil consistently moist).
• Light fertilization
• Remove the flowers to prolong foliage production
• Bolts quickly in warm weather (>25°C)

Harvest :

• First harvest: 6-8 weeks after sowing
• Trim the outer leaves regularly
• Harvesting continues in spring and autumn
• Use fresh immediately (loses flavor quickly)

Adaptation to the Quebec climate:

✅ Annual in Quebec

✅ Perfect for cooler seasons (spring/autumn)

✅ Locally tested by Les Semis de la Seigneurie

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🌟 MAIN FEATURES

• Common name: Chervil, Common chervil
• Botanical name: Anthriscus cerefolium
• Type: Annual aromatic herb
• Plant height: 30-60 cm
• Width: 20-30 cm
• Days to maturity: 40-60 days
• Foliage: Soft green, serrated, delicate
• Flavor: Sweet anise, subtle parsley
• Usage: Fresh only (loses flavor when dried/frozen)
• Hardiness zone: Annual
• Seed origin: Produced in Quebec by Les Semis de la Seigneurie
• Free from chemical pesticides

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💡 SUGGESTIONS FOR USE

In the kitchen:

• 🍳 Omelets – French Classic
• 🥣 Cold soups – Vichyssoise, cream of asparagus
• 🐟 Fish – Salmon, trout, seafood
• 🥗 Salads – Fresh tender leaves
• 🥔 Potatoes – New potatoes with butter
• 🍶 Salad Dressings – Delicate Flavor

Conservation :

• Fresh: in the refrigerator (maximum 2-3 days)
• Frozen: loses flavor (not recommended)
• Dried: loses all flavor (not recommended)
• Best used: fresh immediately after harvesting