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Seed Germination Kit
Tarragon Seed Starter Grow Kit
BOTANICAL NAMEArtemisia dracunculus
USD 10.99
100 in stock
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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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
Start growing
Needs poor, well-drained soil and full sun. Hates wet feet.
Growing with your kit
Seeds In A Cup® seeds are the hardy Russian variety, excellent for learning herb establishment.
Propagation
French by division; Russian by seed.
Seasonal growth & harvest
Harvest leaves in early summer for best flavor.
Growing conditions
Dry, sunny slopes.
Weather & tolerances
Drought tolerant; cold hardy.
Pests & plant health
Root rot in wet soil.
Plant safety
Safe for consumption.
Botanical features
A perennial herb with slender, anise-flavored leaves. (Note: True French Tarragon rarely produces seed; Russian Tarragon does).
Varieties
‘Sativa’ (French), ‘Inodora’ (Russian).
Garden & everyday uses
Key ingredient in Béarnaise sauce and fines herbes
Native range & distribution
Native to Eurasia and North America.
Conservation
Secure.
Name origins
From the Latin ‘dracunculus’ (little dragon), referring to the coiled roots.
History
Charlemagne ordered it grown in all imperial gardens in the 8th century.
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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.
Growing details are supplied in the Seeds In A Cup® product catalog. Follow the instructions included with your specific kit.
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