Tarragon Seeds - Mexican Tagetes lucida
- Perfect for Hot Climates where a true Tarragon will not thrive
- Fragrant and Flavorful! Uses include culinary, medicinal and ornamental
- Hardy in Zones 8-11, grown as annual in all other Zones
Shipping Schedule
Seeds are shipped year-round, while perennials & bulbs are shipped seasonally. Pre-ordered bulbs ship at the proper planting time for your zone. Spring pre-orders are placed any time before March 1. Fall pre-orders are placed any time before September 1. These items will not ship immediately, but will be delivered at the ideal time for planting. Orders containing both seeds and bulbs may be split into multiple shipments. Click here for more shipping information.
| Pre-Ordered Spring Bulbs & Perennials | Shipping Begins |
|---|---|
| Zones 9 - 12 | Late February to Early March |
| Zone 8 | Early to Mid March |
| Zone 7 | Mid to Late March |
| Zone 6 | Early April |
| Zone 5 | Late April |
| Zones 2 - 4 | Late April to Early May |
| In-season orders ship immediately at the time of purchase to all zones until inventory is depleted. | |
| Saffron Crocus & Bearded Iris | Shipping Begins |
| All Zones | Late August |
| Pre-Ordered Fall Bulbs | Shipping Begins |
| Zones 2 - 5 | Mid to Late September |
| Zone 6 | Late September |
| Zone 7 | Late September to Early October |
| Zones 8 - 12 | Early to Mid October |
| In-season orders ship immediately at the time of purchase to all zones until inventory is depleted. | |
| Pre-Ordered Fall Perennials* | Shipping Begins |
| All Zones | Mid October |
| *Amaryllis Bulbs, Hosta Roots, Lily Bulbs, Papaver Roots, Paperwhite Bulbs, Peony Roots & Siberian Iris Roots | |
Product Description
Grow Herbs - Plant Mexican Tarragon Seeds
Mexican Tarragon is a wonderful addition to any herb garden, as it blooms in the summer and fall when all other herbs are waning. These flowers are purely ornamental, while the glossy leaves are licorice scented and flavored. In warm climates it is a good substitute for French Tarragon, which often withers in heat, as it has a flavor quite similar to Tarragon, with a touch of anise. Treated like an annual in cold winter regions, Mexican Tarragon is a perennial in warmer zones where it may die down and then sprout back in spring.
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Fast Facts
Name: Tarragon Seeds - Mexican Botanical Name: Tagetes lucida Life Cycle: Perennial Light Requirement: Full Sun, Partial Sun Planting Season: Spring Plant Type: Upright plant with delicate leaves and sweet licorice-like fragrance Features: Open Pollinated, Culinary, Attracts Pollinators, Deer Resistant Days to Maturity: 90-120 Days Plant Spacing: 18-24 inches Planting Depth: 1/2 inch Sowing Method: Start Indoors, Direct Sow Cold Stratification: No Ships: Year Round -
Planting Instructions
How to Grow Mexican Tarragon
When to Plant Tarragon Seeds
Sow Mexican Tarragon seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost of the season or sow directly outdoors when soil temperatures reach 70 to 75°F.
Where to Plant Tarragon Seeds
Plant Mexican Tarragon in loamy to sandy soils that are well draining. Mexican Tarragon thrives in full sun (6-8 hours of sun per day). Unlike its Russian and French counterpart, Mexican Tarragon is substantially more tolerant of drought, heat, and humidity and will do better in environments prone to those conditions. Do not plant in areas where the garden is frequently watered.
How to Plant Tarragon Seeds
When planting outdoors, scatter Tarragon seeds lightly over the soil and do not bury them deeper than 1/8th of an inch; Tarragon requires sunlight to germinate seeds. As seedlings begin to grow in size, thin them out until each plant is 12-18 inches apart. When transplanting from indoors, be sure to harden seedlings for 7-10 days before placing in the garden.
How to Harvest Tarragon
Leaves can be harvested in the summertime or sprigs can be cut from the woody parts of the plant. Store both the leaves and stalks in water or freeze to keep them preserved for longer.
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