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The French variety is well suited for growth in pots for the kitchen herb garden, and can also be planted directly in the ground. Its root structure is composed of twisting, serpentine runners that spread rapidly in the garden. Due to its robust root spread, you may want to give it a dedicated spot of its own. Or, you can restrict the roots by planting in a large pot and sinking the container into the ground. The ones that shrubs and small trees come in from the nursery are ideal for this. Select a location that receives plenty of sunshine with good drainage, and prepare the planting hole. Remove the soil in an area slightly deeper than the root ball by a couple of inches, and twice as wide. Amend the soil with plenty of organic material like mature compost and a couple of tablespoons of bone meal. Set the root ball in place, fill in the hole, and cover the crown with the amended soil, then firm in place. Water gently to settle. For pots, select a size two to three inches larger than the root ball. Place a layer of drainage material on the bottom, set the root ball in place, and cover with the soil mix

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Since the leaves of a tarragon are so tender, they can be mixed in with other greens for salads or sprinkled over a finished dish much like parsley. The anise flavour goes well in tomato dishes, tomato-based soups, or in tomato sauces for pasta. Tarragon can also be muddled or infused into simple syrup for to use in cocktails and summer coolers

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Tarragon is a source of minerals such as magnesium, iron, zinc, and calcium. It is also has a lot of Vitamin A and Vitamin C as well as B-6, also contains antioxidants that help neutralize free radicals in the body.

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- Tarragon Mushroom Steak
- Chicken Dijon with Tarragon
- Tarragon Leek Soup

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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, egg and cheese dishes, light soup and fresh fruits.

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- Plant the transplants in well-drained soil about 2 to 3 feet apart in order to give each plant room to grow. A full-grown plant should cover about 12 inches of soil
- Be sure to prune the plant regularly to prevent flowering and to keep the height to around 2 feet.
- If you live in a colder climate, be sure to put mulch around the plants in late fall in order to protect the roots during winter.
- To keep your plants healthy, divide them every 3 to 4 years in the spring or fall. New plants can grow from stem cuttings or root cuttings.

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Tarragon is a perennial herb with long, light green leaves and tiny greenish or yellowish white flowers. It is also a staple ingredient in French cuisine and contains various nutrients and essential oils that can provide various benefits such as calcium. There are 2 types of tarragon, Russian and French. Russian tarragon can be easily mistaken for French tarragon but Russian tarragon is coarser and less flavourful than French tarragon.