Tarragon Seeds, ,Medicinal ,Culinary Herb – 100% Heirloom/Non-Hybrid)
Detailed Tarragon Info: Artemisia dracunculus. Also known as Russian Tarragon , Little Dragon Tarragon. Perennial. 85 days. Zone 4-9. 200,000 seeds per oz. 36-48″ height. 24-30″ spacing. Produces narrow, pale green leaves and inconspicuous grayish green flowers.
Tarragon (Artemisia Dracunculus) – Known as Little Dragon, this perennial grows from Tarragon seeds and it thrives in hot, barren soils. Tarragon Little Dragon is a tough herb plant. It is native to northwestern United States, Russia and Asia, and it is closely related to sagebrush. It is both a medicinal herb as well as a popular culinary herb. Tarragon plants can reach 60 inches in height, and they have thin, blade-like leaves that are wonderfully aromatic with a sweet anise-like flavor. In late summer, Tarragon produces white, rather droopy flowers.
Tarragon is highly used in French cooking. It flavors vinegar, fish, meats, vegetables, cheese and sauces. The leaves can be used in cooking both fresh and dried. Medically, Tarragon herb is used in teas to stimulate digestion and ease intestinal distension.
How To Grow Tarragon From Herb Seeds: It is recommended to start Tarragon seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost. Press the herb seeds into the soil and lightly cover with soil. Transplant the young herb plants outdoors after temperatures warm up. Tarragon herb plants prefer sunshine and sharply draining soils that are sandy or rocky. Once established, Tarragon plants require little care. Keep the soil on the dry side. Harvest the Tarragon leaves and flowers throughout the summer. Dry or freeze for long-term use.
Herb Specifications
Season: Perennial
USDA Zones: 4 – 9
Height: 48 – 60 inches
Bloom Season: Mid fall to early winter
Bloom Color: White
Environment: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Type: Poor, dry, rocky, gravelly, sandy soils
Planting Directions
Temperature: Sow at max 41F
Average Germ Time: 14 – 60 days
Light Required: No
Depth: 1/8 inch deep and cover with fine soil, well pressed down
Sowing Rate: 15 – 20 seeds per plant
Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
Plant Spacing: 18 – 24 inches
Materials: annual herb,fresh herbs,Herb seed,Organic,Winter Tarragon or False Tarragon,Mexican Mint,Tagetes Lucida,also known as Texas Tarragon