Mexican Tarragon Seeds (Organic)

Mexican Tarragon (Tagetes lucida) is a heat-tolerant heirloom herb from the marigold family, grown as an annual for its aromatic, anise-flavored leaves and cheerful yellow-orange flowers. Its bold, licorice-like leaves make an excellent substitute for French tarragon, and it thrives in hot climates where French tarragon does not survive. This packet contains approximately 100 seeds.

At a glance

• Variety: Mexican Tarragon (Tagetes lucida)
• Type: Tender perennial grown as annual, heirloom, organic
• Days to maturity: 90 to 100 days
• Germination: 7 to 14 days
• Soil temperature: 60 to 70°F
• Sun: Full to partial sun
• Planting depth: 1/2 inch
• Spacing after thinning: 18 inches
• Height at maturity: 2 feet
• Approx. seeds per pack: 100 (about 36,665 per ounce bulk)

Best for

• Culinary herb and kitchen gardens
• Hot or dry climates where French tarragon fails
• Container growing
• Pollinator-friendly borders
• Herbal teas and flavored vinegars
• Ornamental edging with marigold-like blooms

How to grow

Sow seeds 1/2 inch deep in well-draining soil with a soil temperature of 60 to 70°F. Seeds germinate in 7 to 14 days. Thin plants to 18 inches apart in full to partial sun. This drought-tolerant herb grows quickly to about 2 feet tall; regular pruning encourages fresh growth and a continuous supply of flavorful leaves through the season.

Flavor profile

Bold and licorice-like with a strong anise note, more pronounced than French tarragon. Excellent in egg, chicken, and meat dishes, with steamed green beans, in sauces, soups, and teas.

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