How to Grow Tarragon
Tarragon herb is native to dry, rocky areas of Northwest U.S., Russia, and
Asia. It is closely related to U.S. Sagebrush. It thrives in poor, dry, barren
soils in areas with warm days and nights.
Tarragon grows to 2 to 5 feet, depending upon variety. The aromatic leaves
are thin and blade-like, with a pointed tip. It produces drooping flowers
in mid summer.
Tarragon is grown for it's aromatic leaves that is used in a variety of recipes,
most notably in flavoring vinegar.
How to Grow Tarragon:
Being native to prairies, and rocky, barren environments, Tarragon will make
it's home in the poorest area of your garden. It needs full sun. They prefer
dry, rocky or gravel or sandy soil.
Tarragon needs a warm , dry environment day and night. Start seedlings indoors
well before the last frost in your area. Transplant seedlings outdoors when
the weather warms, spacing them 1 1/2 to 2 feet apart.
Once started, these plants will grow well with little or no attention. Fertilizer
always helps, but is only necessary in the poorest of soils. It will do well
if the soil is slightly dry.
Harvest and dry the leaves and flowers. Store them in a cool, dry place.
Tarragon leaves can also be kept in the freezer.
Propagation:
Tarragon is most commonly grown from division of the roots. You can also
propagate it by rooting small, vigorous cuttings in the spring. Some varieties
you can grow from seed, and are commonly carried by seed suppliers.
Note: True French Tarragon is not grown from seed.
In the Kitchen:
Tarragon is a popular culinary herb, most notably in French cuisine. Tarragon
is best known for flavoring vinegar. But it is also used to spice up salads,
meats, vegetables, sauces, mayonnaise, cheese, and omelettes. It also helps
to take the fishy taste out of .......fish.
Did you Know? Tarragon is used in making Dijon Mustard
Medicinal Applications:
Tarragon stimulates the appetite and digestive process. An infusion or tea
made of Tarragon ease flatulence and intestinal distension. (I'm all for
that)
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