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Mexican Tarragon — Herbs | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Mexican Tarragon
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

80-90days to harvest

7-14days to germinate

Z8–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost or direct sow after soil warms. Self-seeds readily in favorable conditions.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: Drought tolerant, 0.5-1 inch per week once established
Soil: Well-draining soil, tolerates poor soils and clay
Soil pH: 6.0-8.0
Spacing: 12-18 inches
Height: 6-30 inches
Season: Tender Perennial

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Dark green leaves, bright golden-yellow flowers
Size: 2-3 inch leaves
Shape: Narrow, serrated leaves, small marigold-like flowers
Flavour: Sweet anise flavor similar to French tarragon with subtle marigold notes

In the kitchen

Substitute for French tarragon in any recipe, béarnaise sauce, chicken dishes, vinegars

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Few pest problems, deer resistant
Diseases: Rarely affected by diseases
Resistance: Excellent disease resistance, very hardy

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
8	February – March	April – May	—	May – December
9	January – February	March – April	—	April – December
10	January	February – April	—	April – December
11	January	January – March	—	March – December

Companion planting

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

TomatoesMexican tarragon repels aphids and whiteflies that commonly attack tomatoes

PeppersDeters aphids and spider mites while thriving in similar warm conditions

MarigoldsBoth plants repel nematodes and work together to deter garden pests

BasilComplementary pest control against aphids and thrips, similar growing requirements

BeansMexican tarragon attracts beneficial insects that help with bean pollination

SquashHelps repel squash bugs and cucumber beetles with its aromatic oils

CarrotsAttracts beneficial wasps that prey on carrot fly larvae

CilantroBoth attract beneficial insects and have similar water and sun requirements

Avoid

Black WalnutProduces juglone which inhibits growth of Mexican tarragon and most herbs

FennelAllelopathic properties inhibit growth of nearby herbs including Mexican tarragon

SageCompetes for nutrients and may inhibit growth through root competition

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 Mexican Tarragon?

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