Tarragon - Mexican - Tagetes lucida

Tender Perennial grown as Annual Heirloom. Yellow-orange flowers top the branches of this Mexican native from the marigold family. Long leaves are even more flavorful than French Tarragon, with more anise. Use as a spice in egg, chicken, and meat dishes, or with steamed green beans. Grows well in hot climates where French Tarragon does not survive.

Did You Know? Try this instead of French Tarragon when making flavored vinegar.

Soil Temperature: 60-70°F
Planting Depth: 1/2"
Germination: 7-14 Days
Height At Maturity: 2'
Days to Maturity: 90-100 Days
Sun/Shade: Full to Partial Sun
Spacing After Thinning: 18"
Approx Seeds per Pack: 100 Seeds

Features

Attracts Bees/Butterflies
Does Not Require Support
Drought Tolerant
Edible Flower
Fragrant
Good for Drying
Heat Tolerant
Heirloom
Plant Spreads
Useful for Ornamental

Characteristics

USDA Growing Zone: Certified Organic Product

Approximate Harvest Time : Early Fall

Approximate Harvest Time : Early Summer

Approximate Harvest Time : Late Spring

Approximate Harvest Time : Late Summer

Growth Habit : Upright

Life Cycle : Tender Perennial

Plant Usage : Attracts Bees/Butterflies

Plant Usage : Culinary Herb

Plant Usage : Ornamental

Planting Time : Spring

Seed Unit Sizes : Seed Pack

Soil pH : 6.1 - 6.5

Soil pH : 6.6 - 7.0

Soil pH : 7.1 - 7.5

Soil pH : 7.6 - 8.0

Starting Location : Direct Sow

Starting Location : Start Indoors & Transplant

Sun Requirements : Full Sun/Part Sun

Useful Plant Part : Leaves

Planting & Care

Soil and Water: Likes rich, well-drained soil. Thrives with moist soil but will tolerates drought. Grows in soil pH 6.1-7.8.

Planting and Growing: Germinate seeds on a damp paper towel. Direct sow after last frost in spring. This plant re-seeds readily and branches that touch the ground will root.

Harvesting and Storage: Cut fresh leaves throughout spring and summer. Before the first frost, cut all stems to dry.

Guarantee

Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply brand vegetable seeds are guaranteed to germinate. Once the seeds have sprouted, please understand that Peaceful Valley cannot be held responsible for the many uncontrollable growing and climatic conditions that must be met to ensure the success of your crop(s).

Organic Tarragon, Mexican