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Gardening adventures in a small space
Growing Herbs on the Balcony
- Annual
- Prefers partial shade and will not tolerate full sun
- Enjoys moist growing conditions
- Grows about 12 inches tall
- Does not transplant well and is best started from seed
Chervil is an annual similar to flat leaf parsley that has a taste similar to fennel. Unlike most herbs, chervil really doesn't do well in the heat and goes to seed quickly. It is a rather delicate plant and that's probably why it doesn't show up for sale in garden centers or the grocery store. Thanks to a tap root it does not transplant well so it's best started from seed in the container you intend to keep it in. I've found it to be a little difficult to grow.
Chervil, like most other herbs, makes a great container plant. In containers you can move it around to shady spot out of the wind and hot summer sun. It works well in salads and as a final garnish in soups. It's one of those plants you want to make use of when still young and tender, long before it bolts and goes to seed.
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