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French Tarragon (Autumn)

£7.99

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A culinary must for the kitchen garden  
French Tarragon is a herbaceous perennial which can be over-wintered in mild areas. The beautiful foliage has an aniseed flavour. Planted in autumn, you will be able to enjoy leaves for several weeks until it dies back with the first frosts (unless you plant in pots in a greenhouse!) It will re-grow in spring. You will receive a growing guide with the plants.

Number of plants: 3 plants in biodegradable pots

Variety: French (organic*)

In the kitchen: Tarragon is wonderfully versatile, often used to flavour sauces, oils and vinegar. It is tastes great with chicken, seafood, soups, rice and pasta.

 

Delivery: These plants can be delivered from September until mid/late October, depending on the season. These plants will arrive in 9cm biodegradable pots.

For further info, please see FAQs

*Transplants suitable for organic growing.

Choosing a site for growing veg

The right site

Tarragon is best grown in well-drained soil with plenty of sunshine.

growing veg in pots and raised beds

Can be grown in....

Raised beds are best as they need a lot of space for their roots. If growing in pots or containers, make sure they are big. You can grow them inside or outside.

Autumn Winter Large Vegetable Garden

How far apart?

40cm apart or one plant to a pot.

When your herb plants arrive....

Your baby plants will arrive carefully packed in straw. They may look a little tired from their travels. This is quite normal but, as soon as possible, carefully unpack them all.

Then, stand them upright. The roots may be dry, so give them all a good drink of water by submerging the roots for a few minutes in a container of clean water. Now they are ready to plant.

This herb plant is a perennial.

This means that it is a plant that returns year after year.

Looking after your plants....

Tarragon will do well as long as you keep it warm and dry.

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Watering them

Tarragon does not like to get too wet, so just a little watering from time to time during dry spells will be fine.

 

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Divide the roots

After 3 or 4 years it is advisable to divide the plant at the roots.

They're ready to harvest when....

Cut tarragon sprigs as and when you need them – this will help it grow better too as regular pruning is a good idea.

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Annual – a plant that completes its entire lifecycle in one year

Perennial – a plant that “dies” down at the end of the season, but comes back to life again year after year

Biennial – a plant that takes 2 years to complete its lifecycle before dying

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Great with...

Tarragon is a really versatile herb that you can add to loads of dishes for a little extra flavour. It’s particularly well matched to:

  • Chicken
  • Fish
  • Mayonnaise
  • Salads

When we deliver
We have 2 delivery windows – from late April through to July/Aug, and from September to October although it’s a little dependent on the weather. Please see FAQs for up-to-date delivery info.

Do I need to sign for them?
All our plant orders are dispatched with an overnight courier* to mainland UK and do not need to be signed for when they are delivered, but will be left somewhere safe. When placing your order, please let us know where you would like the plants left if you are not in when the courier delivers.

We will keep you posted
You will receive an email approximately a week before your order is dispatched and another on the day your plants are packed and leave us so you know to expect and prepare for their arrival.

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