Russian tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus) — Transylvanian perennial 1–1.5 m, elongated leaves, distinctive flavour.
Russian tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus) is a distinctive Transylvanian herb. Branching, 1–1.5 m tall perennial. Leaves elongated. Greenish flower panicles appear at shoot tips from June.
Growing
Sow in February–March. Row spacing 50 cm, plant spacing 30 cm, sowing depth 0.5 cm. Perennial — plant once, use for years.
Tarragon chicken (Transylvanian classic), vinegar pickles, tarragon vinegar, fish.
Product details
Seed informationUntreated
Life cyclePerennial
Plant height (cm)100 cm
Harvest time (flowering time for flower seeds)August, September, October
Row spacing (cm)50 cm
Plant spacing (cm)30 cm
Sowing timeFebruary, March
Planting timeApril, May
Sowing depth (cm)0.5 cm
Seeds per gram1500
Avg. germination time (days)15-20 days
Optimal germination temp. (°C)18-20 °C