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A fresh sprig of tarragon on a wooden surface.

Tarragon seeds

SKU: T02062

Tarragon is a fragrant herb most notably used for culinary purposes. The leaves are best used fresh, as drying them can impact the potency & flavor. Use tarragon to flavor chicken or fish, or infuse oil or vinegar. This tender perennial is common in many French dishes and is best grown in a warm climate. Tarragon is a great way to make flavored oils, dressings, & seasoning rubs for chicken and fish dishes & has some medicinal uses. The flavor is best described as a very subtle licorice flavor. 

 

Seed count: 100 seeds

 

  • Botanic name:

    Tagetes lucida

  • Plant spacing:

    8-12 inches apart

     

  • Color:

    Grey-green foliage with yellow blooms

     

  • Sowing depth:

    Surface sow, sprinkle seeds, and barely cover with soil. Keep the soil moist and do not allow it to dry in between waterings. Seeds should be about 1/16" below the soil.

  • Sun requirements:

    Full sun

     

  • Utilization:

    Use tarragon in dressings, oils, fish, and chicken dishes. 

  • Frost Hardy:

    No

     

  • Maturity days:

    85-90 days

     

  • Life cycle:

    Tender Perennial

     

  • Can I start indoors:

    Yes

     

  • Container friendly:

    Yes

  • Other names:

    Armoise Âcre, Artemisia dracunculus, Artemisia glauca, Dragonne, Estragon, Estragón, Herbe Dragon, Herbe au Dragon, Little Dragon, Mugwort, Petit Dragon.

  • Vine Habit:

     

$3.39Price

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