French Tarragon

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£8.95
Edible
Aromatic

Discover the best French tarragon plants for sale to enhance your garden and culinary creations. Our Artemisia dracunculus is a top choice for those looking to buy French tarragon plant or tarragon plants UK. This perennial herb plant boasts a distinctive aniseed flavour, making it a favourite among both novice and experienced gardeners.

Key Features

  • Unique aniseed flavour essential for gourmet dishes
  • Perennial growth, thriving year after year
  • Low maintenance, ideal for beginners
  • Reaches up to 60 cm in height, perfect for pots or garden beds
  • Ornamental appeal with aromatic foliage and white flowers

Growing Instructions

  • Soil: Prefers well-drained soil with a pH between 6.5-7.5
  • Sunlight: Requires at least 6 hours of sunlight daily
  • Watering: Water regularly, keeping the soil moist but not waterlogged
  • Propagation: Easily propagated through seeds or cuttings
  • Harvesting: Clip sprigs as needed to encourage bushier growth

Culinary Uses

  • Perfect for flavouring sauces, marinades, and vinegars
  • Enhances poultry, fish, and vegetable dishes
  • Ideal for homemade dressings and herbal teas

Care Tips

  • Trim regularly to prevent excessive growth
  • Monitor for pests such as aphids or spider mites
  • Mulch to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds
  • Divide plants every few years to maintain vigour

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Details

French Tarragon is prized for its delicate flavour and elegant foliage. It thrives in sunny locations and is perfect for garden beds, containers, and herb gardens.

  • Grows best in full sun and well-drained soil
  • Ideal for garden beds, containers, and herb gardens
  • Produces slender, green leaves with a sweet, anise-like flavour
  • Perfect for culinary use, especially in chicken, fish, and vegetable dishes

What's Included

Pots:

Get big, ready-to-grow plants in 9cm pots. Plant them in your garden or larger pots right away. They're bigger and stronger than plug plants. Pre-fed and watered for healthier plants from the start.

Plugs:

Start with a pack of strong seedlings. They have robust roots and are ready to plant in your garden or pots. Perfect for early garden starts.

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Care Information

Sunlight Full Sun
Position Sheltered
Soil Rich, light, dry
Planting Time Spring
Moisture Low
Hardiness Not hardy
Growth Rate Medium
Spacing 60cm
Height and Spread 90cm x 45cm
Annual or Perennial Perennial

What You Need To Know About “French Tarragon”

Plant Information
How To Plant
Plant Care

French Tarragon is perfect for adding a gourmet touch to your dishes, thriving in sunny locations and producing slender, green leaves with a sweet, anise-like flavour from spring to autumn.

  • Grows best in full sun and well-drained soil
  • Perfect for both garden beds, containers, and herb gardens
  • Produces slender, green leaves with a sweet, anise-like flavour
  • Great for culinary use, especially in chicken, fish, and vegetable dishes

French Tarragon is perfect for adding a gourmet touch to your dishes, thriving in sunny locations and producing slender, green leaves with a sweet, anise-like flavour from spring to autumn.

  • Grows best in full sun and well-drained soil
  • Perfect for both garden beds, containers, and herb gardens
  • Produces slender, green leaves with a sweet, anise-like flavour
  • Great for culinary use, especially in chicken, fish, and vegetable dishes

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the ideal growing conditions for French Tarragon?

French Tarragon thrives in full sun with well-drained, fertile soil. Regular watering is essential, but avoid waterlogging.

How and when should I harvest French Tarragon?

Harvest leaves as needed, typically before flowering. Snip stems in the morning for the best flavour.

What pests and diseases affect French Tarragon, and how can I manage them?

Common pests include aphids and spider mites. Use insecticidal soap and ensure good air circulation to prevent fungal diseases.

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