Tarragon

Tarragon Care

Artemisia Dracunculus

What is the plant

Tarragon is an herbaceous plant about 80 cm tall, with many stems very branched, narrow-leafed, perennial by its stump. The leaves, narrow, smooth and shiny, dark green, disappear during the winter. French tarragon is often grown for cooking! Russian tarragon, Artemisia dracunculus var. inodora, having less flavor, remains less appreciated.

If you’ve recognized any mistakes feel free to notify us about it. This would help us to provide only the best-quality information.

Lighting

Full Sun

Hardiness zone

min 5a

Difficulty

Medium

Invasive

Weed

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Artemisia dracunculus var. sativa has average water needs; Water it regularly, but do not overwater it. Irrigation may be necessary to maintain high quality late into the season. Allow soil to dry between thorough waterings.
Pruning
Cut the remaining dried parts of the plants to the ground in early spring. Periodic light pruning will encourage new growth.
Fertilizer
A fertilizer program similar to a good vegetable garden maintenance level is usually adequate, except in particularly poor soils. Apply fertiliser once every month during the growing season.

Disease diagnosis

Check your plant’s health

Ease your plant care routine with PlantIn's personalized system.

Sunlight
Artemisia dracunculus var. sativa plant prefers full sun positions, but appreciates a sheltered location (afternoon shade) in hot areas. Grow this plant in a well ventilated location.
Soil
Well-drained soil is the number one requisite of a good growing site for Artemisia dracunculus var. sativa plants. Raised beds or ridge culture are particularly desirable in areas of heavy soils and poor natural internal soil drainage. Compost, peat or other organic soil amendments will improve soil aeration and drainage. Please note that adding a small amount of sand may actually make conditions worse in fine-textured, tight soils.
Additional
Although no reports of toxicity have been seen for this species, skin contact with some members of this genus can cause dermatitis or other allergic reactions in some people

Ease your plant care routine with PlantIn's personalized system.

Popularity
1,042 people already have this plant 178 people have added this plant to their wishlists

What's wrong with your plant?

Ease your plant care routine with PlantIn's personalized system.

Related plants

Discover more plants with the list below

Lavandula Stoechas

Lavandula Stoechas 'boysenberry Ruffles'

Posier Miniature Rose

Rosa Chinensis Minima

Kelsey Dogwood

Cornus Sericea Kelseyi’

Shamrock Inkberry

Ilex Glabra 'shamrock'

Lavandula Stoechas

Lavandula Stoechas 'boysenberry Ruffles'

Posier Miniature Rose

Rosa Chinensis Minima

Kelsey Dogwood

Cornus Sericea Kelseyi’

Shamrock Inkberry

Ilex Glabra 'shamrock'

Apr 25 · 7 min read

Full Guide on Okra Companion Plants

Say OK with okra companion plants! Your exotic-looking vegetable, often called Lady's Finger, would love to be accompanied by the presence of friendly garden crops.

Jun 1 · 8 min read

Best Eggplant Companion Plants to Grow in Your Garden

Although eggplants might not be the most popular, when prepared right, they make wonderful and unique dishes full of flavor and color. Here’s all you need to know about eggplant companion plants.

Mar 28 · 9 min read

How to Grow Magic Mushrooms?

This is the only guide you’ll ever need to start growing psilocybin mushrooms. Buckle up and grab your wand, it’s time for a lesson in responsible herbology.

May 4 · 5 min read

How to Use Coffee Grounds for Plants in Your Garden

Coffee contains a lot of micronutrients and is used as an organic fertilizer for plants. But you can not just pour it into the soil, it is necessary to know all the nuances of such fertilizer.

Jan 10 · 7 min read

Full Guide on DIY Banana Peel Water for Plants

Banana water is an easy and effective way to give your plants low doses of nutrients throughout the year. Continue reading to learn how to make banana fertilizer from ingredients you already have!

Tarragon Care

How to Care for the Plant

Water

Pruning

Fertilizer

Sunlight

Soil

Additional

Popularity

Share

Related articles

Related articles

Full Guide on Okra Companion Plants

Best Eggplant Companion Plants to Grow in Your Garden

How to Grow Magic Mushrooms?

How to Use Coffee Grounds for Plants in Your Garden

Full Guide on DIY Banana Peel Water for Plants

Want more articles?