How long does french tarragon take to grow?

French Tarragon is ready to harvest in about 75 days, measured from planting.

When to Plant French Tarragon

Plant french tarragon by your frost dates, not the calendar: plant outdoors about 2 weeks after your last frost. Pick your USDA zone below for exact dates.

French Tarragon planting calendar

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Direct sow

Apr 29

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Projected first harvest

Jul 13

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🌱 Start indoors🌿 Growing outside🌾 HarvestTodayZone 7a — approximate

French Tarragon is ready to harvest in about 75 days. Dates above use zone 7 as a reference point. Pick your zone below, or set your ZIP in HomeSown for dates tuned to your exact location.

Varieties to grow

1 variety of french tarragon in the HomeSown library. Tap any for its full grow guide.

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Common problems with french tarragon

What to watch for, with identification and treatment for each

Four-Lined Plant Bug Common Stalk Borer Groundhogs Ants Aphids Armyworms Anthracnose Damping-Off Frost & Cold Injury Gray Mold Herbicide Injury Mosaic Virus

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When to plant french tarragon in your zone

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