{"product_id":"russian-tarragon","title":"Russian Tarragon","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRussian Tarragon — Artemisia dracunculus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA hardy, vigorous perennial herb with slender green leaves and an attractive, upright growth habit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRussian tarragon is an easy-growing member of the tarragon family, valued for its resilience, fresh foliage and ability to thrive in conditions that can challenge more delicate herbs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike the intensely aromatic French tarragon, Russian tarragon has a much milder flavour, making it a useful herb for gardeners who enjoy experimenting with fresh herbs in the kitchen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy I Grow It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI enjoy growing herbs that are productive, resilient and useful in different parts of the garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRussian tarragon is particularly appealing because it's hardy, vigorous and easy to establish from seed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMy young plants are already beginning to send out side shoots, which gives you a lovely indication of how readily they grow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's a useful addition to a mixed herb garden, particularly where you want a perennial that doesn't demand constant attention.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the Kitchen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRussian tarragon has a mild, slightly grassy flavour with much less of the distinctive aniseed character associated with French tarragon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts young leaves can be used fresh in salads, herb mixtures, dressings and marinades, particularly alongside stronger-flavoured herbs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTry finely chopping tender young leaves into a simple dressing of olive oil, lemon juice and mustard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause its flavour is relatively subtle, Russian tarragon is generally best used fresh rather than dried.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA little note about tarragon:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e French tarragon is the traditional choice for classic tarragon sauces and dishes. Russian tarragon is a different, milder plant, so it's worth choosing according to the flavour you're looking for.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the Garden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRussian tarragon is a hardy herbaceous perennial that forms an upright clump of slender stems and narrow leaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs it establishes, it can spread through underground shoots, gradually forming a larger patch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's well suited to herb gardens, sunny borders and productive gardens where its vigorous growth can be accommodated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMature height:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 60–120 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpread:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 45–90 cm or more over time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Small, inconspicuous flowers in late summer or autumn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Upright, spreading herbaceous perennial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Well-draining soil; tolerates relatively poor soil once established.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Plant into a sunny garden bed or generous container.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 45–60 cm between plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Water regularly while establishing, then during extended dry periods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Minimal feeding is generally required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pick tender young leaves and shoot tips during the growing season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePruning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Trim stems to encourage fresh growth and cut back old stems after they die down.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpreading:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Allow room for underground shoots or grow in a container to restrict its spread.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Foliage may die back in winter before fresh shoots emerge in spring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat You'll Receive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne pot containing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eone healthy, seed-grown Russian tarragon plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, already beginning to develop side shoots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA hardy young perennial ready to grow on in a sunny herb garden or container.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A Garden Between","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68363385012447,"sku":null,"price":3.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/8279\/7023\/files\/Screenshot2026-11-03at8.47.52AM_dc0d1735-243d-48c4-a24f-9a97221e300c.png?v=1793648962","url":"https:\/\/agardenbetween.com\/products\/russian-tarragon","provider":"A Garden Between","version":"1.0","type":"link"}