Tarragon
Artemisia dracunculus
Tarragon is a perennial herb with long, light green leaves and tiny greenish or yellowish white flowers. For cooking, use French tarragon. Russian tarragon can easily be mistaken for French, but Russian tarragon is coarser and less flavorful than French tarragon.
How to Grow Tarragon
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Growing from Seed
French tarragon cannot be grown from seed (other types can be grown from seed). French tarragon is propagated from nursery transplants or cuttings.
Planting Considerations
Do not plant tarragon in overly moist soils. Tarragon is a good companion to most vegetables in the garden.
Feeding
Work organic matter into soil before planting to add nutrients and aerate the soil. No additional feeding is necessary as poor soil actually improves tarragon’s flavor.
Harvesting
Harvest your plant regularly. Two or three plants will suffice if you regularly prune them. Tarragon is best used fresh in the summer.
Storage
You can freeze the leaves or dry them. If left to dry for too long, though, the leaves lose their flavor, so be careful. As soon as the leaves are dry, store them in airtight containers.
