Tarragon Growing Guide
Artemisia dracunculus
Crop Rotation Group
Miscellaneous ●
Soil
Fertile, well drained soil.
Position
A sunny spot near the back or edge of a garden bed, because tarragon is a lanky plant.
Frost tolerant
A cold-hardy perennial, tarragon can survive temperatures to --30C (-20F).
Feeding
Not usually required.
Companions
Often planted with thyme and other low, mound-forming herbs.
Spacing
Single Plants: 40cm (1' 3") each way (minimum)
Rows: 40cm (1' 3") with 50cm (1' 7") row gap (minimum)
Sow and Plant
Set out a purchased plant in late spring. The best strain, called French tarragon, is propagated exclusively by rooting cuttings. At maturity, tarragon will need a 90 cm (3ft) square space.
Our Garden Planner can produce a personalised calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.
Notes
Tarragon covers itself with yellow-orange blossoms in late summer.
Harvesting
Gather stem tips as you need them in the kitchen. Tarragon can be dried, or you can use fresh tarragon to make flavored vinegars.
Troubleshooting
Tarragon has few problems with pests or diseases.
Planting and Harvesting Calendar
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Pests which Affect Tarragon