tarragon

How to Grow and Care for tarragon

tarragon · Artemisia dracunculus
Also known as: biting dragon; dragon plant; estragon

Grow in a well-drained soil in full sun. Protect French tarragon in winter. Follow tarragon cultivation for more advice.

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Planting and Growing tarragon

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleKeep soil consistently moist for steady leafy growth without drought stress
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeLoam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingNitrogen-rich vegetable feed every two to three weeks in active growth
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Care Tips

Grow in a well-drained soil in full sun. Protect French tarragon in winter. Follow tarragon cultivation for more advice.

How to Water tarragon?

Keep soil consistently moist for steady leafy growth without drought stress

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for tarragon?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for tarragon?

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What Soil Is Best for tarragon?

Soil type
Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for tarragon?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize tarragon?

Nitrogen-rich vegetable feed every two to three weeks in active growth

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How to Prune tarragon?

Cut back to the lowest, new shoots near the base in mid to late spring

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How to Propagate tarragon?

Two varieties have different types of propagation. Propagate Russian tarragon by seed and French tarragon semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer.

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How to Transplant tarragon?

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How to Care for tarragon in Winter?

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How to Plant tarragon?

Grow in a well-drained soil in full sun. Protect French tarragon in winter. Follow tarragon cultivation for more advice.

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How to Repot tarragon?

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How to Harvest tarragon?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of tarragon

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More General Info About tarragon

Attributes of tarragon

Plant typeHerbs - Culinary · Herbaceous Perennial
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitColumnar upright
OriginEurope Russia

Scientific Classification

Species
Artemisia dracunculus
Genus
Artemisia
Family
Asteraceae
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