Russian Tarragon
Key Facts
- Of all the tarragon varieties this is easiest to grow but weaker in flavour.
- Takes about 2 to 3 months to grow
- Available from Amazon
Very easy to grow, if using it for cooking use it the same way as French tarragon but add 3 to 4x as much.
Background
Russian tarragon is great for on the patio but not as an ingredient
- Originally from Siberia and Eurasia
- Much weaker flavour than French tarragon (about 25 % of the flavour).
- Use the same way as French tarragon but add 3 to 4x as much.
- Days from seed to harvest – about 60 to 80 (2 to 3 months)
- About 60 to 90 cm high
Russian tarragon recipes
It is much easier to grow than the other types of tarragon, but much, much weaker in flavour than French (or even Spanish) tarragon and is often not even classified as a herb.
When used in cooking add 3 to 4 times as much as when using French tarragon
Typical recipes:
- We haven’t added typical recipes.
- If using russian tarragon then make sure it’s fresh
- And add 3 to 4 times as much as when using French tarragon
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This is our favourite kitchen tool
A food mill is ideal for making sauces, mash or puree
(And much better then using a food blender or whisk)
- Just add fresh ingredients and crank to purée!
- Use it to make deliciously smooth mash or lump-free sauces.
- You can even use it to make baby food
- For detailed description visit Amazon
How to grow Russian tarragon at home
This is the easiest type of tarragon to grow.
Russian tarragon is easy to grow, it can be grown from seed and is a very hardy and fast growing plant. It prefers poor soil and can cope with not enough water and neglect.
- Sow Indoors: March – May
- Harvest: May – October
- Easy to grow variety producing an abundance of leaves great for flavouring vinegars, pickles and sauces
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Growing Tarragon using Hydroponics or Aquaponics
Tarragon can be grown using both hydroponics and aquaponics.
See above – tarragon does grow quite tall (30 to 60 cm) but if you grow them indoors using artificiall light you will be able to harvest them for a longer period.
Product description
A very easy to grow variety producing an abundance of leaves great for flavouring vinegars, pickles and sauces, ideal in salads to.
Indoor Planting: Sprinkle seeds thinly on the surface of trays of moist compost and cover lightly, be careful not to over-water. Store in a warm place at an approx. temperature of 20-25°c (70-75°f). It is a good idea to cover with a clear plastic bag until the seeds germinate. Once the seedlings appear, remove the plastic. Growing On: When the seedlings are strong enough to handle they can be transplanted into bigger pots or trays. Do not overcrowd the plants and keep in a warm, light position. Once all chance of frost has passed the plants can be transplanted direct into your desired location. Harden off first. Alternatively, for all year round supply, sow indoors in pots.
It’s easy to grow but flavour not as strong as the other ones. When using it for cooking use about 3 or 4 times as much compared to French Tarragon.