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Tarragon Seed Starter Grow Kit

BOTANICAL NAMEArtemisia dracunculus

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Tarragon is the anise-scented French herb essential to béarnaise and elegant chicken and egg dishes.

GERMINATION10-14 days
SUNLIGHTFull Sun to Partial Shade (4-8 hours daily)

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Germination01

10-14 days

Light02

Full Sun to Partial Shade (4-8 hours daily)

Temperature03

65-75F

Hardiness04

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Tarragon care, from seed onward.

Botanical name
Artemisia dracunculus
Common names
French Tarragon, Dragon Herb
Family
Asteraceae
Genus
Artemisia
Species
A. dracunculus
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Start growing

Needs poor, well-drained soil and full sun. Hates wet feet.

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Growing with your kit

Seeds In A Cup® seeds are the hardy Russian variety, excellent for learning herb establishment.

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Propagation

French by division; Russian by seed.

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Seasonal growth & harvest

Harvest leaves in early summer for best flavor.

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Growing conditions

Dry, sunny slopes.

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Weather & tolerances

Drought tolerant; cold hardy.

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Pests & plant health

Root rot in wet soil.

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Plant safety

Safe for consumption.

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Botanical features

A perennial herb with slender, anise-flavored leaves. (Note: True French Tarragon rarely produces seed; Russian Tarragon does).

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Varieties

‘Sativa’ (French), ‘Inodora’ (Russian).

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Garden & everyday uses

Key ingredient in Béarnaise sauce and fines herbes

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Native range & distribution

Native to Eurasia and North America.

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Conservation

Secure.

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Name origins

From the Latin ‘dracunculus’ (little dragon), referring to the coiled roots.

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History

Charlemagne ordered it grown in all imperial gardens in the 8th century.

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Tarragon is the anise-scented French herb essential to béarnaise and elegant chicken and egg dishes. How to grow Tarragon from seed Sow your seeds at the depth listed on the included instruction card and cover lightly. Then set the clear humidity lid on top to hold warmth and moisture. Keep the planter warm and in bright light, and mist the surface whenever it begins to dry. When your Tarragon sprouts appear, remove the lid and move it to your brightest window or under a grow light. Once seedlings have their second set of true leaves, pot them up or move them outdoors after your last frost. Tarragon at a glance Botanical name: Artemisia dracunculus Germination: 10-14 days at 65-75F USDA zones: Any Zone If grown indoors Mature size: 24-36 inches Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade (4-8 hours daily) Seeds included: 2-7+ Seeds Frequently asked questions What's included in the Tarragon Seed Starter Grow Kit? How do I grow Tarragon from seed? Moisten the included soil, sow your Tarragon seeds at the depth on the instruction card, keep the planter warm and bright under the humidity lid, and mist until they sprout. Full steps are in your kit. How long do Tarragon seeds take to germinate? Tarragon seeds typically sprout in 10-14 days at 65-75F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions. Does this kit use real potting soil? What if my seeds don't sprout?
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How do I grow Tarragon from seed?

Moisten the included soil, sow your Tarragon seeds at the depth on the instruction card, keep the planter warm and bright under the humidity lid, and mist until they sprout. Full steps are in your kit.

How long do Tarragon seeds take to germinate?

Tarragon seeds typically sprout in 10-14 days at 65-75F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions.

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