Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Turkey, Western Asia
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
French parsley
White cumin, Brown cumin, Black cumin
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hedgebanks, Roadsides, Waste areas
Fields, meadows, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Small, flat and dissected
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires consistently moist soil
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Constipation, Diarrhea, Eczema, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Digestive disorders, Eczema, Gout
Diarrhea, Fever, Indigestion, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Condiment, Repellent, Used As Food
Condiment, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used as a spice, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ANTHRISCUS cerefolium
CUMINUM cyminum
Common Name
Chervil, French Chervil
Cumin
In Hindi
चेवील
जीरा संयंत्र
In German
Kerbel
Kümmelpflanze
In French
Cerfeuil
Usine de cumin
In Spanish
Perifollo
planta de comino
In Greek
Σκαντζίκι
εργοστάσιο κύμινο
In Portuguese
Cerefólio
Cumin planta
In Polish
Trybula
Kmin roślin
In Latin
BOOPES
Cumin plant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Scandiceae
Subfamily
Apioideae
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Chervil and Cumin
Season and care of Chervil and Cumin is important to know. While considering everything about Chervil and Cumin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chervil season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cumin season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chervil is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cumin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chervil is Neutral and for Cumin is Neutral, Alkaline.
Chervil and Cumin Physical Information
Chervil and Cumin physical information is very important for comparison. Chervil height is 35.60 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Cumin height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Chervil and Cumin are as follows:
Chervil flower color: White
Chervil leaf color: Green
Cumin flower color: White and Purple
- Cumin leaf color: Green
Care of Chervil and Cumin
Care of Chervil and Cumin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chervil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cumin pruning is done No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chervil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cumin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.