Grown French Tarragon?

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French Tarragon — Herbs | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: French Tarragon
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

60-90days to harvest

N/A - grown from cuttings onlydays to germinate

Z3–8USDA zones

Moderatedifficulty

HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

Propagated only by division or cuttings in spring. Cannot be grown from seed as true French tarragon is sterile.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: Moderate, allow soil to dry between waterings
Soil: Well-drained, sandy loam with good drainage
Soil pH: 6.5-7.5
Spacing: 18-24 inches
Height: 1-3 feet
Season: Cool to warm season perennial

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Bright to dark green
Size: 2-3 inch narrow leaves
Shape: Linear, lance-shaped leaves with smooth margins
Flavour: Delicate anise flavor with hints of vanilla and pepper, slightly bitter finish

In the kitchen

Béarnaise sauce, fines herbes, chicken dishes, fish, salad dressings, vinegar infusions, egg dishes

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Spider mites, aphids, root rot in wet conditions
Diseases: Root rot, powdery mildew in humid conditions
Resistance: Generally disease resistant when grown in well-drained soil

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
3	April – May	June – July	—	July – October
4	March – April	June – July	—	July – October
5	March – April	May – June	—	June – October
6	March – April	May – June	—	June – November
7	February – March	April – June	—	June – November
8	February – March	April – May	—	May – December

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

TomatoesTarragon repels tomato hornworms and other pests while improving tomato flavor

PeppersTarragon deters aphids and spider mites that commonly attack pepper plants

EggplantHelps repel flea beetles and other pests that damage eggplant foliage

CabbageTarragon repels cabbage worms and cabbage loopers while attracting beneficial insects

BroccoliDeters cabbage moths and imported cabbage worms that damage brassicas

ParsleyBoth herbs have similar growing requirements and tarragon helps repel carrot flies

ChivesComplementary pest control as chives repel aphids while tarragon deters other insects

MarigoldsBoth plants repel nematodes and various garden pests when grown together

Avoid

FennelInhibits tarragon growth through allelopathic compounds and competes for nutrients

MintAggressive spreader that can overwhelm tarragon and alter soil conditions

Black WalnutProduces juglone toxin that is harmful to tarragon and most other herbs

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 295
Protein (g): 22.8
Fat (g): 7.24
Carbohydrate (g): 50.2
Fibre (g): 7.4
Vitamin A (µg): 210
Vitamin C (mg): 50
Vitamin B6 (mg): 2.41
Folate (µg): 274
Calcium (mg): 1140
Iron (mg): 32.3
Magnesium (mg): 347
Phosphorus (mg): 313
Potassium (mg): 3020
Zinc (mg): 3.9
Selenium (µg): 4.4

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the herbs growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

Grown French Tarragon?

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