Tarragon is a must have herb around the house if you like to cook. With a somewhat robust flavor, between bitter and aniseed, it is usually part of the herbal mixtures used to marinate meat or fish. You can grow it yourself, as it is an easy herb to have at home.
If you would like to grow tarragon, it is time to know its needs and characteristics in order to offer the plant everything it needs to develop without complications.
Biography
Tarragon is a perennial herb that belongs to the Compositae family. It is believed to be native to Central Asia although no one can confirm this for sure. Today it grows wild in southern Europe and is also cultivated in the fields of northern Europe. There are several types, although the most used are French and Russian tarragon, which have been baptized with the name of the place where they live.
The plant is quite small, so you can grow it in a pot. It grows to 60 to 120 cm and is a clump-forming plant. If you'd like to learn more about growing similar herbs, you can visit the best herbs for your spring garden.
Tarragon needs
For tarragon to thrive, it must have deep, permeable soil. It doesn't tolerate clay or wet soils and requires soil with a slightly alkaline pH. It's also important to place the plant in a well-ventilated, cool location, as humidity is a problem for it. For this reason, watering should be regular but not excessive to avoid waterlogging. A temperate climate is ideal, as tarragon does not tolerate temperatures that are too high or too low.
The plant propagates by cuttings, so to have your own plant, you must take one and let it root, then transplant and water it, always between April and May. Under normal conditions, it should sprout within a month and a half.
Tarragon is harvested in summer, so it's a good time to cut the tender stems, always before they flower. Always cut them 10 cm from the ground to allow the plant to sprout. Once cut, let them rest in a well-ventilated place to dry.
Plagues and diseases
Among the most common pests and diseases are those linked to fungi, which tend to attack the plant when the habitat is too humid. The most common is rust, which is caused by a fungus and whose symptom is the appearance of reddish spots on the leaves.
To learn more about plants that can help you repel pests, visit plants to repel pests. In addition, you can learn about aromatic herbs to grow in water to diversify your crops.
I have some twigs that I bought in the market, and since I have not been able to buy a plant in the garden. I wanted to take a few pieces to plant in pots. Tell me if I should put them first in water and then in the potting soil. Thank you.