Tarragon seeds
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: