Tarragon
Tarragon · Russian
Artemisia dracunculus
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Asteraceae (Sunflower family) · Genus: Artemisia
About
The leaves of Tarragon are thin, bladelike, and highly aromatic. They are spicy, sweet, and used in cold meat sauces, eggs, cheese, and fish. Tarragon makes good flavoring for vinegar when leaves are steeped for 2 weeks then strained.
Characteristics
Color
Green
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Perennial
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Hardiness
Cool-Season/Hardy
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Exposure
Full Sun, Tolerates Partial Sun
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Moisture
Dry Out Between Waterings
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Germination
10–14 days
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Days to Maturity
75–100 days
How to Plant
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Start Indoors
6-8 Weeks Before Last Frost
Transplant
2-4 Weeks Before Last Frost
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Container Friendly
Yes
Planting Depth
0.13 in
Seed Spacing
18 in
Row Spacing
18 in
Thin To
18 in
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Air Temp
-20–90 °F
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Planting and Care Instructions
Start seed indoors in a sunny location 6 weeks before transplanting outdoors. Or, sow directly in well-drained soil in full sun after danger of frost is past. Thin or transplant plants to 18 inches apart when they are 3 inches tall and keep well weeded and watered. Pick leaves as needed.
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