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Tarragon is a highlight of French cuisine and gives many Mediterranean dishes their special touch. Since it is quite easy to care for and grows luxuriantly even in our latitudes, you should give it a chance and a place in your garden.

The right soil and location

Tarragon likes a humic, nutrient-rich soil and needs a lot of space because it grows to a height of at least 60 cm. If he feels comfortable, he can also grow to be more than a meter tall. It prefers a sunny location, but it also thrives in semi-shade. The main thing is that you avoid waterlogging.

The best planting time

The best time to plant is in spring, when the plant begins to form new shoots and roots. Loosen the soil deeply. If it is very firm or loamy, you can mix in sand or gravel, or create a drainage layer of potsherds or coarse gravel.

Now plant your tarragon in the planting hole and, if possible, add fresh potting soil or some compost that has been stored. Water the tarragon well and keep it weed-free for the first few weeks.

multiply tarragon

Tarragon is easily propagated by division. In the spring, dig up the root ball, divide it into two or more parts and replant them in the desired location. After a short time you can harvest the fresh shoots.

The roots will re-grow over time and if you let a few shoots of your tarragon flower, it will take care of itself. You can expect an even bigger harvest next year.

Tarragon on the windowsill

Of course you can also grow tarragon on your windowsill, but it needs a large pot. And of course the tarragon doesn't grow as tall there as in the herb bed. But you always have fresh tarragon, which is far more flavorful than the dried herb.

The essentials in brief:

  • sunny to semi-shady
  • Avoid waterlogging
  • loose humus soil

tips and tricks

If you also want to use tarragon in winter, put a plant on the windowsill. It tastes so much better fresh.

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