Crop Rotation Group
Miscellaneous
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Soil
Fertile, well drained soil.
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Position
A sunny spot near the back or edge of a garden bed, because tarragon is a lanky plant.
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Frost tolerant
A cold-hardy perennial, tarragon can survive temperatures to -20F (-30C).
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Feeding
Not usually required.
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Companions
Often planted with thyme and other low, mound-forming herbs.
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Spacing
Single Plants: 1' 3" (40cm) each way (minimum)
Rows: 1' 3" (40cm) with 1' 7" (50cm) row gap (minimum)
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Sow and Plant
Set out a purchased plant in late spring. The best strain, called French tarragon, is propagated exclusively by rooting cuttings. At maturity, tarragon will need a 3-foot (90 cm) square space.
Our Garden Planning Tool can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.
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Notes
Tarragon covers itself with yellow-orange blossoms in late summer.
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Harvesting
Gather stem tips as you need them in the kitchen. Tarragon can be dried, or you can use fresh tarragon to make flavored vinegars.
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Troubleshooting
Tarragon has few problems with pests or diseases.
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