Add a whisper of French flair to your garden!
Tarragon is the herb of choice for gourmet gardeners and home chefs alike. With its slender green leaves and sweet, anise-like aroma, this perennial beauty brings a touch of elegance to sauces, dressings, and herbal infusions. It’s easy to grow, lovely to look at, and absolutely essential in any culinary herb garden.
Variety: Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus)
Growth Habit: Perennial herb
Height: 24–36 inches
Flavor Profile: Sweet, anise-like, and slightly peppery
Color: Slender green leaves
Planting Conditions: Full sun to partial shade; well-drained soil
Harvest Timeline: 60–75 days to first harvest
Uses: Culinary herbs, herbal vinegars, infused oils, sauces
Fun Fact: Tarragon is one of the four classic French “fines herbes” and a key ingredient in Béarnaise sauce.
Tarragon is a kitchen favorite with a flavor that’s both delicate and distinctive. Use it to infuse oils and vinegars, elevate chicken and fish dishes, or add a gourmet twist to salad dressings and sauces. Its soft, licorice-like aroma brings a refined touch to any recipe, and its graceful form adds charm to herb beds and containers alike.
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🌞 Choose a Sunny Spot: Prefers full sun but will tolerate partial shade.
🌱 Sow the Seeds: Start indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost. Surface sow and press lightly, do not cover.
💧 Water Gently: Keep the soil moist during germination, which can take 10–14 days.
🌿 Transplant and Maintain: Move outdoors after frost danger passes, spacing plants 12–18 inches apart.
✂️ Harvest: Snip leaves as needed, ideally before flowering for the best flavor. Dry or freeze for year-round use.
