Herb
Can you grow Chervil on a balcony?
Anthriscus cerefolium
Yes — grows well in pots
Chervil (Anthriscus cerefolium) grows well on a balcony in a suitable container. It needs partial shade — around 3+ hours of direct sun a day. Ready ~8 weeks from sowing, once plants reach 10 cm tall; pick young leaves continuously or cut stems to 5-7.5 cm.. All figures below are sourced from RHS and the Old Farmer's Almanac.
Sun
⛅ Partial shade (3+ h)
Water
Medium
Difficulty
Easy
Hardiness
Annual
Container fit
Good
Sow
Sow thinly 1 cm deep, indoors from early spring or outdoors April-August in a lightly shaded spot; germinates in 5-10 days. Sow small batches regularly.
Harvest
Ready ~8 weeks from sowing, once plants reach 10 cm tall; pick young leaves continuously or cut stems to 5-7.5 cm.
Balcony tip: Use a pot at least 25 cm deep and wide, and keep it in a lightly shaded, cool spot in summer to stop it bolting.
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What size pot does Chervil need?
Container size for Chervil isn't specified by our sources for a single value — as a rule, give roots room and don't let a small pot dry out. Check the linked RHS/Almanac page.
How much sun does Chervil need on a balcony?
Chervil wants partial shade — about 3+ hours of direct sun daily. Match it to your balcony's aspect before buying seed.
When do you sow Chervil?
Sow thinly 1 cm deep, indoors from early spring or outdoors April-August in a lightly shaded spot; germinates in 5-10 days. Sow small batches regularly.. Timing shifts with your climate/USDA zone — the linked sources give the detail.
Sources & date
- RHS: Chervil
- Old Farmer's Almanac: Chervil
- Data as of: 2026-07-10
- Container sizes and timings are guidance — adjust to your climate/USDA zone and balcony aspect.