(Artemesia dracunculus) Perennial. Tarragon is a flavorful culinary herb loved for its aroma and spicy, anise-like qualities.

Tarragon makes a delicious and versatile herb vinegar and is often used in mustards and butters.

Use fresh leaves to season salads, meats or a variety of vegetable dishes and enhance the flavor of other herbs.

Germination Temperature	Planting Depth	Days to Germination	Plant Spacing	Row Spacing	Sun
65-85	1/8"	4-14	12”	12"-18"	Full

 

Planting Instructions:
Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before average last frost. Sow outdoors 1-2 weeks after average last frost.

Additional Tips:
Russian Tarragon actually prefers poor soils and happily tolerates drought and neglect.

The plant divides easily and can be grown easily from seed.

Benefits from a good fertilizing at the start of the growing season.

Regular using and cutting of plants early in the season develops a desirable compact growth habit.

Harvesting:
Remove sprigs as needed. For best flavor, harvest just before flowering.

Companion Plants:
Tarragon is considered a nurse plant, which means it enhances the growth and flavor of anything planted nearby.
Its also disliked by most garden pests, so plant tarragon with just about anything in the garden, but especially eggplant.

 

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