Tarragon, Organic (Mexican)

Botanical Interests Organic Mexican Tarragon Seeds

Mexican tarragon is a type of marigold that produces delicious leaves with notes of anise. It can be used as a substitute for French tarragon, and it is easier to grow in heat and humidity while being fairly drought tolerant. The leaves have a stronger flavor so less is needed to flavor a dish. Excellent container herb that can be grown indoors during the winter. Also called Mexican Mint and Spanish, Texas, or Winter tarragon.

Sowing Information:

• Light: Full sun
• When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date. The ideal soil temperature for germination is
• When to Sow Outside: 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when the soil temperature is at least 60°F.
•  70°–80°F.
• Days to Emerge: 8–12 days
• Seed Depth: ⅛ inch
• Seed Spacing: A group of 6 seeds every 12 inches, in rows spaced 24 inches apart
• Thinning: When 1 inch tall, thin to 1 every 12 inches

Growing Notes:

• Harvesting: If harvesting small amounts or for seasoning, harvest leaves before the blooms appear on plants. For larger amounts, cut 3–4 inches pieces from branch tips. Do not harvest more than ⅓ of the plant at a time if you want it to continue producing. Entire stems may be harvested and hung upside down to dry for later use. If the stems are harvested with the flowers are intact, they may be used in dried floral arrangements.
• Variety Information: 3-inch long, green, narrow, oblong leaves. Clusters of ½ inch golden flowers held atop the foliage.