Mexican Tarragon
Tarragon · Mexican (Tagetes lucida)
Heirloom
Tagetes lucida
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Asteraceae (Sunflower family) · Genus: Tagetes
Characteristics
Color
Green
Flavor
Anise / Licorice
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Annual
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Hardiness
Warm-Season/Tender
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Exposure
Full Sun
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Moisture
Evenly Moist but Well Drained
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Origin
Mexico
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Germination
7–14 days
at 70–85 °F
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Days to Maturity
70–90 days
Plant Height
1 1/2 ft
Mature Spread
1 1/2 ft
How to Plant
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Start Indoors
6-8 Weeks Before Last Frost
Transplant
0-2 Weeks After Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Spring)
0-2 Weeks After Last Frost
Planting Depth
0–1/8 in
Seed Spacing
1–2 in
Row Spacing
18–24 in
Thin To
12–18 in
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Optimal Soil Temp
70–80 °F
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Soil Temp
70–85 °F
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Air Temp
32–90 °F
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