A new tarragon is always needed. Be it because the current copy has been in place for many years and is “out of service”. Or because one plant alone does not produce enough of a harvest. Its genes decide how this delicious herb produces offspring.
How can I propagate tarragon?
You can propagate any tarragon vegetatively, bydividing the rootstockin spring, or bycuttings that you cut in spring or summer. You can also sow Russian tarragon, while French tarragon and German tarragon do not produce seeds here.
How is tarragon propagated by division?
Dig upin springtherootstockor take it out of the pot. Divide Using a sharp spade or knife, divide it into two or more parts, depending on its size. Each section should have two to three buds. Find new locations, especially sunny and nutrient-rich ones. Alternatively, planting in large pots with permeable substrate is also possible. Plant the sections and water them immediately.
How exactly is tarragon propagated by cuttings?
1. Selectin summeror late spring young shoots that have not yet produced flowers. Cut off theshoot tipsjust below a leaf node.
2. Leave three to four pairs of leaves at the top and completely defoliate the lower parts of the cuttings.
3. Fill smallgrowing pots with growing soiland then pre-drill a planting hole in each.
4. Place the sensitive cuttings in the planting holes and carefully press the soil around them.
5. Water the cuttings and then cover them with foil.6. Keep the soil evenly moist and ventilate the cover daily.
Young plants need to spend their first winter indoors in a bright and cool place, but without a cover. You can only plant them outdoors or in larger pots from mid-May of the following year.
How do I sow Russian tarragon correctly?
From March, pre-cultivation is possible indoors,from Apriladirect sowing in the open field.
- choose a sunny, nutrient-rich place
- thoroughly remove weeds
- Spread seeds evenly
- only cover thinly with soil, aslight germination
- keep evenly moist and weed-free
This perennial, hardy culinary herb needs a lot of planting. As soon as the plants are stronger, separate them about 50 cm apart.
Tip
Tarragon plants and seeds are available to buy in stores and online
To propagate tarragon you need a mother plant or seeds. If you haven't grown tarragon yet, you can get it cheaply in stores or online.
