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Tarragon French

Tarragon French

  • Features: Strongly aromatic and flavourful, dark-green leaves, small white flowers. Anise flavoured leaves.
  • Light: Plant in partial shade.
  • Soil and water: Well drained, nutrient rich soil, on the dry side. Allow soil to dry between waterings.
  • Spacing: Space 30-40cm (12-15") apart.
  • Height: Grows 60-90cm (24-36") in height.
  • Growing tips: French tarragon spreads to make a mass of stems and works well in containers where it will not trail, but spill over the edge of a pot. Also likes the drainage pots provide. Containers help keep the foliage dry, too, which really helps in humid climates. Cold hardy to zone 4.
  • Garden use: Herb garden or other sunny bed; planted more for flavour than aesthetic use.
  • Culinary use: A traditional seasoning with eggs, poultry, salads, cheese, and fish.
Snip or pinch leaves as needed. Tarragon stems may be snipped and hung to dry. Flavour stays strong in dried leaf.

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