Tarragon is a flavorful herb known for its distinctive taste, combining hints of licorice, pepper, and sweetness. It is commonly used in French cuisine to flavor sauces like béarnaise and hollandaise, as well as in vinegar infusions for salad dressings. Tarragon also pairs well with poultry, seafood, eggs, and vegetables, adding a unique and aromatic touch to dishes.
Tarragon thrives alongside dill, lavender, oregano, sage, and rosemary
Pest
Slugs and snails
Watering
Tarragon thrives in well drained moist soil. Water when the top inch of soil feels dry. But avoid overwatering. Tarragon enjoys being watered in the day time and not at night
Harvesting
To harvest tarragon cut the stems just above a set of leaves, using scissors or pruning shears. Harvest the leaves when the plant is well-established, and cut only a portion of the plant at a time to encourage continuous growth.
Culinary/ Uses
Tarragon, is Perfect for seasoning sauces, dressings, and seafood.
