Tarragon
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Asked by Anonymous on January 6, 2011
Tarragon Plant
My tarragon plant is all dried up. I have it in an indoor garden planter. Will it rebloom if I just keep watering it? Should it be fed with plant food?
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Nikki
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It may come back if the stem is still alive. If the stem is not dried out, the plant will re-grow its leaves. If the stem is dried out, the plant is dead and will need to be replaced.
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Asked by Anonymous on March 30, 2011
Tarragon Flowers
While growing tarragon, should I deflower plants like I do while growing basil?
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Nikki
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Yes, if you get flowers on any herb, it is best to take the flowers off. The flowers sap energy from the plant and it produces fewer and less flavorful leaves.
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Asked by danos on April 6, 2011
French Tarragon
I have planted 2 tarragon plants, one in 2009 and one in 2010. They were the ones in 4″ pots from a garden centre. However, the crop is very poor. They are in a sunny position in medium rich soil in a raised bed. They are watered daily and do not get waterlogged as the bed is raised. How can I get a better crop than 6 sprigs?? Should they spread each year?
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Heather
Certified GKH Gardening Expert
I would start pinching the plants at a rather early stage. This will encourage branching. This article has more information on that:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/hgen/making-herbs-bigger-through-pinching-and-harvesting.htm
Some varieties grow back better than others. I would recommend purchasing a named variety from a reputable nursery. While you keep the ground dry, snow and rain in the winter can be over watering it in the cold, which will kill the roots. A more hardy variety will be better able to survive this.
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Asked by krantzy6 on June 28, 2011
My Tarragon Plant Has No Anise-Like Taste
I have had the plant for many years. Last year it seemed weak, so I divided it. This year the plant seemed to come up strong but without any taste in the leaves. Seems odd to me.
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Heather
Certified GKH Gardening Expert
This happens to herbs when you are too nice to them. The better their conditions, the weaker and more diluted their flavor becomes. They need to struggle a bit to have good flavor.
At the very least, do not fertilize your tarragon. Do not provide more than 2-3 inches of water a week, if you can help it.
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Asked by Anonymous on October 1, 2011
Tarragon
Which is the best way to harvest the leaves to keep the plant growing new sprouts? I’m new to this (obviously), but if I have a small plant and I harvest all of the leaves, how do I get the plant to sprout new growth?
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Nikki
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Asked by focused on May 26, 2012
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Nikki
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Well, depending on the type of tarragon you have, I would guess about 90 -120 days after planting (seeds) that it would be mature. They also grow 2-3 feet tall.
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Asked by Anonymous on February 23, 2015
Growing Tarragon in Pot
My stems bend and it goes over the edge of the pot. I was wondering if anyone could suggest to use something to keep it up and not bend over the edge. I was going to put a trellis to keep it going up. I live in the rainforest in Hilo. Would that be something I should try?
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theficuswrangler
Anything you can work out that will hold the stems upright is fine. A trellis might work, or 3 or 4 long stakes or wires, with some yarn, tape, or wire strung between - let your creativity run wild.
You might want to put your tarragon in higher light. The stems might need to be stronger. This article has general information on growing herbs in pots: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/hgen/growing-herbs-in-containers.htm
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