More about the plant below:
Artemisia tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus)
category : herbs, perennials
position : sun
height : up to 1.2 m
frost resistance : to -15 ° C
reaction soil : neutral, slightly alkaline
preferences soil : fertile, sandy loam
watering : medium
color leaves/needles : green
color of flowers : yellow-green, white
shape : upright
period flowering : August-October
seeding : spring
reproduction:herbaceous cuttings, division of rhizomes, root suckers, sowing
persistence leaves : seasonal
application : balconies, terraces, edible plant, herb bed
pace of growth : fast
Mugwort Tarragon - silhouetteForm of growth of mugwortMugwort Tarragon - positionGrowing mugwortThe use of tarragonAdviceMugwort Estragon - silhouette
The species name dracunculus in Latin means little dragon. The herb was once believed to be an effective antidote against the bites of poisonous animals.
Form of mugwort growth
Tarragon plants grow to a height of 60 to 150 cm and are distinguished by erect habit.Thin stems are covered with oblong leaves, small green-yellow flowers appear on them from July to September.Currently There are two forms of tarragon in cultivation: Russian and French, called German. Only the last one is distinguished by a beautiful bouquet of aromas. The first is harder, but bitter.
Mugwort Estragon - position
Tarragon feels good in a warm, sunny place in a slightly moist, humus soil.
Cultivation of mugwort
French tarragon is propagated by root suckers or shoot apical cuttings, also by dividing a clump. The needs of an average household are already satisfied by 1-2 plants.Russian tarragon is sown into the ground in April and then we stop.
The place of cultivation should be changed every four years, as the shoots become woody over time. The main summer care activities are watering and hoeing. Loosening the ground is to prevent excessive water loss from the ground, to which tarragon is extremely sensitive.
In autumn, the plants must be trimmed and protected against frost with spruce twig lining.In spring, it is worth supplementing the crops with compost.
The use of tarragon
Estragon is recommended, among others for seasoning fish, poultry dishes, as well as vinegar, mustard and sauces.
Tip
Tarragon, like other herbs, can be easily divided into portions and frozen in a regular ice container.
