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In the Garden | Culinary | Fragrance | Medicinal use

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In the Garden

Growth Characteristics:

• Perennial, Dormant in Winter and regenerates in Spring, Frost Hardy,
• Height: ±40cm; Spread: ±40cm,
• Replant French Tarragon every few years as plants lose their vigour over time,
• The variety grown from seed is Russian Tarragon and is much more bitter, lacks the aromatic oils of the French variety and not recommended,

Cultivation:

• Full sun; Well drained, composted soil,

   

Harvesting:

• Pick fresh leaves and flowers throughout the year,

   

Companion Planting:

• Vegetables: Plant with Eggplant,

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Culinary use

Use the Anise, Liquorice flavour of French Tarragon leaves with:

• Vegetables, Potatoes, Stuffed tomatoes, Rice dishes, Avocado fillings, Tomatoes,
• Chicken, Chicken stuffing, Fish, Grilled fish, Meat, Veal, Steak, Chops,
• Dairy foods, Egg dishes, Omelettes, Scrambled eggs, Vinegars, Butters, Creamy sauces, Salad dressings, Soups, Mustards,
• Main ingredient of Sauce Béarnaise, Béchamel, Hollandaise and Tartare,
• One of the classic French fines herbes used to enhance the flavours of a variety of foods, use with French dishes,

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Fragrance

• Strong uplifting aroma, use some in bathwater,

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Medicinal use

French Tarragon may be beneficial in the following cases:

Preparation and dosage:

TEA:

• A cup with meals,

CAUTION:

• Avoid medicinal quantities during pregnancy,

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