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Tarragon

Tarragon

Tarragon grows well in containers with the right season and container size.

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Reference guide
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Planting calendar

Month-by-month sowing suitability (northern-hemisphere reference — the app shifts calendars for your latitude). Best months to sow: Oct–Dec.

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Tarragon monthly sowing suitability
MonthSuitability
JanuaryGood
FebruaryGood
MarchGood
AprilGood
MayPossible
JunePossible
JulyGood
AugustGood
SeptemberGood
OctoberBest
NovemberBest
DecemberBest
Growing requirements
Sun
5–7 hours direct light
Water
Medium
Shade tolerance
Medium
Container
15L (15 inch grow bag)
Soil depth
20 cm
Support
None
First harvest
45 days from sowing
Lifecycle
120 days
Timeline

Germination: about 8 days.

Flowering begins: around day 35.

First harvest: around day 45.

Harvest window: roughly 45 days.

Terrace notes for Tarragon

Suitable for containers with regular watering and good drainage.

Care tips

  • Water when the top inch of soil dries.
  • Harvest regularly to encourage new growth.
Common pests
  • Aphids
  • Whitefly
Common diseases
  • Leaf spot
  • Powdery mildew

Traits

  • Beginner safe
  • Low effort

Questions about growing Tarragon

Can I grow Tarragon in a balcony or terrace?

Yes, Tarragon can be grown in a balcony or terrace if you can provide 5-7 hours of direct light and a container around 15L.

Which month is best to sow Tarragon?

The best sowing months for Tarragon are Oct–Dec. Check the monthly calendar on this page before sowing outside that window.

What size pot or grow bag does Tarragon need?

Tarragon works best in a container around 15L with at least 20 cm of soil depth and reliable drainage.

How many days does Tarragon take to harvest?

Tarragon usually reaches first harvest in about 45 days from sowing, with a harvest window of roughly 45 days.

What are common pests and diseases for Tarragon?

Watch for Aphids, Whitefly and Leaf spot, Powdery mildew. Start checks early and improve airflow if leaves stay wet.

Plan Tarragon on your terrace

Track Tarragon in Grow for location-aware sowing windows, care tasks and inventory tracking.

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