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Tarragon can not be grown from a seed you need to purchase the plant to get the transplants in the Spring or Autumn.
Planting and growing tarragon.

1. Declare which type of tarragon is going to be planted.

2. Plant the plant or transplant into a plant pot without damaging the roots as they are very sensitive.

3. Choose the right soil to plant the herb in. Tarragon will grow best in deep soil that holds moisture but will also drain out easily.

4. Find the right location to place the plant. You should plant it somewhere that it is easy to control the temperature and the amount of water it will receive.

5. Dig a 2.5cm deep hole for the tarragon to go into. The hole needs to be this deep so that the roots do not get disturbed while being planted.

6. Plant the herb 2 feet away from each other. This is required because the herb will grow approximately 1 foot wide.

7. Cover the roots with the soil and water the plant. pat the soil until it is very compacted so that the soil will have contact to the roots at all time.

Caring for tarragon and other tips on growing and harvesting the plant.

1.  Be sure to prune the plant regularly to prevent flowering and to keep the height to around 2 feet or the plant will fall over.

2. To help keep your plants healthy, divide them every 3 to 4 years in the spring or Autumn. New plants can grow from stem cuttings or root cuttings (the transplant).

3.  Harvest your plant regularly. Two or three plants will grow sufficiently if you regularly prune them.

4. Tarragon is best used in and is fresher in Summer.

5. Fertilize the herb if needed and water regularly.

6. In winter be sure to put mulch around the plant to keep it healthy and gather weeds when they appear.

7. The leaves can be frozen or dried. if they are left to dry for to long they will loose all of their flavor.

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Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus) is a much-favored culinary herb, with leaves that have a slight anise flavor. It is a perennial herb, with a growing season from late spring to early fall. It is also a fickle plant that requires delicate...

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Tarragon is a perennial herb with grass-like growing habits. There are French and Russian varieties of tarragon, but it's the French variety that cooks favor. The Russian tarragon is more intense and will grow taller and bushier than the French tarragon. It's prized for its skinny leaves (2-6cm), which are highly flavorful and aromatic when crushed. French dishes rely heavily on tarragon, and it's one of the herbs that's included in fines herbs. The herb can grow 0.4-1.2 meters tall. The plant will die back to ground level in winter.

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Tarragon goes well with fish, meat, soups and stews, and is often used in tomato and egg dishes. Tarragon adds distinctive flavor to sauces. Tarragon has a slightly bittersweet flavor and an aroma similar to anise.

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The characteristics of tarragon are they growing annually in the Autumn and Spring seasons, they herb will grow approximately 3 feet high and must be planed 12 inches apart for the roots to grow fully. The aromatic leaves are dark green and the evergreen leaves are twisted.

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The leaves of tarragon contains some calcium, iron and manganese. The essential oil gets extracted by steam and contains estragole, ocimene, phellandrene, camphene and pinene. The extracts from the leaves that are given to diabetic and non-diabetic mice, remarkably lower blood-glucose levels to a similar extent as known anti-diabetic drugs, and could role in diabetes.

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Tarragon is an excellent source of minerals such as magnesium, iron, zinc, and calcium. The herb is rich in Vitamin A and Vitamin C as well as B-6. Tarragon contains antioxidants that help to neutralize free radicals in the body. Tarragon helps to support cardiovascular health.

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Tarragon is often added to white wine vinegar, delicate licorice-like perfume and flavor. The herb works well with fish, omelets, and chicken cooked with mustard, and it's a crucial ingredient of Bearnaise sauce. Fresh tarragon isn't always easy to find, but when you do get a hold of Tarragon it has a bittersweet, peppery taste it transmits.

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Ingredients
Serves: 2

60g shiitake mushrooms

small handful fresh tarragon

1 (350g) steak, such as eye fillet

salt and black pepper to taste

oil for frying

1 clove garlic, peeled

1/2 onion shallot, sliced

75ml white wine

75ml beef stock

60g butter, cubed

Directions
Preparation:15min  › Cook:15min  › Ready in:30min

1. Separate the mushroom stems from caps. Chop mushroom caps into thirds.

2. Remove tarragon leaves from stems; discard the stems.

3. Season the steak with salt and pepper on both sides.

4. Heat a heavy frying pan over high heat. Once very hot (a drop of water should immediately sizzle and evaporate when flicked onto the pan's surface), add a generous drizzle of oil. Add the steak and cook for 4 minutes, turning once.

5. Remove the steak from the pan and set aside. Tent with foil to keep warm. Discard the oil remaining in the pan.

6. Reduce the heat and add the garlic, shallot and mushrooms to the frying pan. Cook till softened, stirring frequently to prevent burning.

7. Add white wine to the frying pan and cook till reduced slightly, then add beef stock. Reduce heat to low and begin adding butter, one piece at a time. Stir well between each addition. Finally, add the tarragon and stir well.

8. Serve the mushroom sauce over the steak.

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Life, S.

Nutritional and Medicinal Benefits of Tarragon - The Free Range Life

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