Tarragon, Heirloom (Russian)
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Lake Valley Heirloom Russian Tarragon Seeds
Vigorous ornamental plants that add the final touch to your herb garden. Thrives in well-drained soil and is hardy at least to zone 5. Tarragon’s linear to lance-shaped leaves grow on plants that can reach 5′ tall. Greenish-white flower clusters appear in June or July.
Sowing Information:
- Light: Full sun
- When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 70°–80°F.
- When to Sow Outside: Select a sunny site with moderately rich soil. Where temperatures dip below 0°F, mulch well before the ground freezes. Tarragon does best in areas where it does have a period of winter dormancy.
- Seed Depth: 1/4 inch
- Seed Spacing: Plant 1 inch apart
- Thinning: When 1 inch tall, thin to 1 every 12 inches
- Days to Emerge: 7-14 days
- Days to Mature: 90 days
Growing Notes:
- Harvesting: Harvest should occur in late July. Tarragon leaves, like basil, bruise easily. Handle with care during the harvest and drying process.
- Attributes: Russian Tarragon produces hardy plants which make a great addition to any herbaceous border. Established plants may be pruned to fit the confines of your herbal garden.
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