Herbs · Moderate
French tarragon
Artemisia dracunculus
Well-drained growing medium.
- EC (mS/cm)
- n/a
- pH
- n/a
- Cycle
- perennial
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Sound origin
Artemisia dracunculus
Native to Central Asia and southern Russia, introduced to Europe around the middle of the sixteenth century.
Source: Wikipedia
What it provides nutrients
Per 100 g, raw · Tarragon, fresh
- Rich in fiber
% of an adult’s reference intake (EU Regulation 1169/2011). “Source of”: at least 15 % per 100 g, “high in”: at least 30 % (thresholds of EC Regulation 1924/2006). A handful of fresh herbs weighs about 5 to 10 g: divide these figures by 10 to 20 for a real serving.
Key steps
- French tarragon doesn’t produce viable seeds: use cuttings or division.
- Well-drained growing medium.
- Harvest the young shoots.
- Anise flavor: béarnaise sauce, poultry, vinegar.
In which system?
| Tower | NFT | Growing medium | Kratky |
|---|---|---|---|
Approximate calendar
| Sowing | none |
| Plants | none |
| Harvest | May, June, July, Aug., Sept. |
Garden, patio, balcony: Belgian and northern French climate, earlier farther south. Estimates to adjust with your own dates.
Frequently asked questions
French tarragon in hydroponics: what pH?
No specific range is published for this crop in the Oklahoma State table: we do not force an unverified figure. Start from the common range of 5.5–7.0 and write down your results.
French tarragon in hydroponics: what EC?
Oklahoma State has published no value for this crop. Start low, watch the growth and record your measurements in a log.
French tarragon: which hydroponic system?
Best suited: growing medium (Dutch bucket). Well-drained growing medium.
- Mon Potager Hydroponique growing benchmarks