Tarragon Seeds Artemisia dracunculoides
- Subtle licorice flavor with nice aroma
- Popular uses include: Culinary
- Prefers full sun exposure
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
Tarragon Seeds (Russian)
Russian Tarragon is a delicate herb highly prized for its aromatic and culinary properties. A native of Europe, it is used as a compliment to many classic continental dishes as it can be used raw or cooked. Flavor is said to improve as plant matures. Plant tarragon seeds in a warm and sunny spot.
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Fast Facts
Name: Tarragon Seeds Botanical Name: Artemisia dracunculoides 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 Seeds per Packet: 250 mg Ships: Year Round -
Planting Instructions
How to Grow Tarragon
When to Plant Tarragon Seeds
Sow Tarragon seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost of the season or sow directly outdoors when soil temperatures reach 60 to 70°F.
Where to Plant Tarragon Seeds
Plant Tarragon in loamy to sandy soils that aren't overly rich in nutrients. Soils that drain readily are a must. Full sun (6-8 hours of sun per day) is needed for the healthiest plants, but it will tolerate partial sun (4-6 hours of sun per day) and suffer a lessened flavor as a result. 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 18-24 inches apart. When transplanting from indoors, be sure to harden seedlings for 7-10 days before placing in the garden.
How to Harvest Tarragon
Pinch off flower heads before blooming to preserve Tarragon flavor before harvesting. Leaves can be harvested in the summertime or sprigs can be cut from the newest growth (indicated by a lighter shade of green on the stalk compared to the lower end). Store both the leaves and stalks in water or freeze to keep them preserved. Harvest less often as winter approaches to give the plant more energy to survive the winter.
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Seed Coverage
Amount Recommended Coverage Packet Up to 30 Sq. Ft Ounce Package Up to 150 Sq. Ft 1/4 Pound Package Up to 600 Sq. Ft 1 Pound Sack Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft 5 Pound Sack Up to 12,500 Sq. Ft
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