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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Chervil |
| Scientific name | Anthriscus cerefolium |
| Family / Genus | Apiaceae / — |
| Produce category | Herb |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| AGROVOC URI | c_1495 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 12.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fine Curled | — | The most common and widely grown type; delicate, lacy, dark green leaves with a mild anise-parsley flavor. Known for its aromatic qualities and relatively slow bolting compared to older types. |
| Brussels Winter | — | A more robust and cold-tolerant variety, making it suitable for overwintering and early spring harvests. Features slightly coarser, darker green leaves and a slightly stronger flavor than ‘Fine Curled |
| Vertissimo | — | A modern cultivar noted for improved vigor, uniform growth, and significantly slower bolting, extending the harvest period. Produces abundant, delicate leaves with excellent flavor. |
| Mascotte | — | A compact, upright growing variety, ideal for container gardening and small spaces. Offers good flavor and improved bolt resistance, making it a popular choice for home gardeners and specialty markets |
| Enchantment | — | Similar to ‘Fine Curled’ but often praised for its enhanced vigor and improved resistance to bolting, allowing for a longer harvest window and better performance in successive plantings. |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: null°F.
- Freezing point: 30.5°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 4 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | low |
| Production rate (20°C) | 0.5 µL/kg·h typical (0.1–1) |
| Sensitivity class | moderate |
| Sensitivity threshold | 0.1 ppm |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Keep separate from ethylene-producing fruits and vegetables (e.g., apples, tomatoes, melons).
Mixed-load compatibility
Ethylene-sensitive, mild odor emitter
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? Yes
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Slightly Growing
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -1 |
| Income elasticity | 0.8 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -1.5 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Standard Chervil | 100% |
Pack sizes
- 0.25 oz clamshell
- 0.5 oz clamshell
- 1 lb case
- 2 lb case
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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