{"product_id":"tarragon-russian","title":"Tarragon Russian","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eRussian Tarragon Seeds \u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have struggled to keep French Tarragon alive through a wet British winter, Russian Tarragon is your answer. While it lacks the intense aniseed punch of its French cousin, it makes up for it with incredible vigour and resilience. It produces an abundance of mild, aromatic leaves that are perfect for adding texture and fresh green flavour to salads, egg dishes, and vinegars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a plant for the practical gardener. It grows tall, bushy, and lush, thriving in poor soils and surviving freezing temperatures that would kill other Mediterranean herbs. It is an excellent \"cut-and-come-again\" source of greenery that returns faithfully every spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRead More\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e🌿 French vs. Russian: What's the difference?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is important to know what you are growing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding-left: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e🇫🇷 \u003cstrong\u003eFrench Tarragon:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strong liquorice flavour, but sterile (cannot be grown from seed) and tender (dies in frost).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e🇷🇺 \u003cstrong\u003eRussian Tarragon (This Packet):\u003c\/strong\u003e Milder flavour, but grows easily from seed and is fully hardy (survives winter). It is used more as a green vegetable\/garnish than a potent spice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e🌱 Growing Guide: How to Sow and Grow\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the easiest herbs to start from seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSow indoors from March to May. Scatter seeds on the surface of compost and cover very lightly. Keep warm (15-20°C). Germination takes 14-21 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere to Sow:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt tolerates \u003cstrong\u003esun or partial shade\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is not fussy about soil and actually prefers dry, poor conditions. Rich soil makes it grow very tall and floppy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare While Growing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnce established, it needs almost no water. Harvest the leaves young for the best flavour (older leaves can be bitter). Cut the whole plant back to the ground in autumn; it will shoot up again in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e📋 Plant Specifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eArtemisia dracunculus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRussian Tarragon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eH7\u003c\/strong\u003e (Very Hardy - survives extreme cold)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Required\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFull Sun \/ Part Shade ⛅\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e↕️ 60cm - 90cm (Tall)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpread\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e↔️ 45cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e🌱 40cm apart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreat for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e🥗 Salads \u0026amp; Vinegars\u003cbr\u003e💪 Difficult Sites\u003cbr\u003e🐝 Pollinators\u003cbr\u003e🧱 Dry Banks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Count\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eApprox. 300 seeds per packet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMy Recommended Garden Companions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRussian Tarragon is big and leafy, so pair it with other robust plants:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding-left: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.3em;\"\u003e🍃\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/mint-peppermint-seeds\" title=\"Peppermint Seeds\" style=\"color: #005bd3;\"\u003ePeppermint:\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e The Herb Garden Giants. Both Mint and Russian Tarragon are vigorous, leafy spreaders. They can hold their own against each other in a \"wild herb\" corner where delicate plants would get smothered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.3em;\"\u003e🌼\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/calendula-art-shades-mixed-seeds\" title=\"Calendula Art Shades Seeds\" style=\"color: #005bd3;\"\u003eCalendula 'Art Shades':\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Colour Pop. The bright orange of Calendula looks fantastic against the fresh, bright green foliage of the Tarragon, creating a productive and beautiful vegetable patch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fff3cd; border: 1px solid #ffeeba; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Size Warning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRussian Tarragon is vigorous! Unlike the delicate French type, this can grow into a large, shrubby mound. Give it plenty of space or be prepared to chop it back in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 30px; text-align: center; padding: 20px; background-color: #f4f9f4; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid #dce7dc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🏆 Officially Recognised Excellence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile not as potent as French Tarragon, this variety is prized for its hardiness. It will survive wet, freezing British winters that kill most other Mediterranean herbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53242147307847,"sku":"TAR-GN","price":2.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/7051\/8343\/files\/Gemini_Generated_Image_pej3etpej3etpej3.png?v=1769705162","url":"https:\/\/naturalgrower.co.uk\/products\/tarragon-russian","provider":"Natural Grower","version":"1.0","type":"link"}