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Ferry-Morse

Tarragon

Tarragon

Artemisia dracunculus

Open PollinatedNon-GMONon-Neonic

About (From this Label)

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.

About the Plant

Life Cycle
Perennial zone 4+
Annual below
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Exposure
Full Sun
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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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Container Friendly
Yes
Planting Depth
1/8 in
Seed Spacing
1 1/2 ft
Thin To
1 1/2 ft

Planting and Care Instructions (From this Label)

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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