Estragon
How do you sow tarragon successfully under cover?
To sow tarragon successfully under cover, we recommend sowing in spring, around March. Choose a shallow but wide container with good drainage. Fill it with light, moist potting soil, then sow the seeds on the surface, spacing them a few centimetres apart. Cover them lightly with potting soil and water gently.
Then place the container in a bright spot but out of direct sunlight. Be sure to maintain constant humidity by watering regularly, but not excessively to prevent the seeds from rotting. Tarragon seeds can take several weeks to germinate, so be patient.
Once the plants have reached a few centimetres in height, you can transplant them individually into larger pots or in the ground, spacing them about 30 cm apart. Place them in a sunny spot with well-drained soil. Tarragon is easy to grow, needs no fertiliser and is highly resistant to disease. Enjoy its delicious, aromatic leaves to enhance your dishes!
How do I sow tarragon outdoors?
To sow tarragon outdoors, we recommend doing so in spring or summer, when temperatures are milder. It's best to choose a sunny, well-drained spot to prepare the soil. Before sowing, it is advisable to aerate the soil by spading and weeding carefully.
Tarragon seeds can be sown directly in the ground, about 30 cm apart. It is important to cover them lightly with fine soil and water them regularly, while taking care not to get them too wet to avoid the risk of rotting. It is also advisable to mulch around the seedlings to keep the soil moist and limit weed growth.
Once the tarragon plants have grown well, it is essential to protect them from disease and pests by opting for biological control methods. Finally, to encourage tarragon growth, you can prune the stems regularly and harvest the leaves as and when you need them.
How do I plant tarragon?
To grow tarragon in the ground, it is best to plant it in spring or autumn. Choose a sunny, well-drained spot to prevent the roots from rotting. It's important to prepare the soil beforehand by weeding and working it deeply.
If you want to transplant tarragon already in a pot, make sure you keep a distance of around 40 cm between each plant. Dig a hole twice the size of the root ball, add a little compost and potting soil to help the plant take root. After planting, water thoroughly to settle the soil around the roots.
Tarragon prefers light, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Avoid excess water, which could lead to root rot. Finally, it's important to ensure that the main stems are left to grow and to prune regularly to encourage the growth of new leaves.
Tarragon is an excellent plant to grow in.
How do I harvest tarragon?
To harvest tarragon, we recommend doing so in spring or summer, before the plant flowers. Pick the leaves carefully, cutting them close to the stem to encourage regrowth. To store freshly picked tarragon, you can keep it in a perforated paper bag in the fridge. This will keep it fresh for about a week.
Estragon
- Type : Aromatic plants
- Subtype : Leafy vegetables
- Botanical Family : Asteraceae (composites)
Characteristics
- Lifecycle : Perennial
- Exposure : Full Sun
- Frost Hardiness : Frost Resistant
- Cultivation Difficulty : Easy
- Adult Height : 40 cm
Sowing & Planting
- Greenhouse Growing : Not Required
- Sowing Depth : 1 cm
- Plant Spacing : 20 cm
- Row Spacing : 20 cm
Maintenance
- Maintenance : Moderate
- Water Requirements : Moderate
Seeds
- Soil Type : Humus-rich
- Soil pH Preference : Neutral
- Pest Sensitivity : Moderate
- Disease Sensitivity : Moderate
- Weed Sensitivity : Moderate
- Pollination : Insect-pollinated
- Propagation : Sowing