Tarragon Russian

Sow indoors March-May. A warm kitchen windowsill is all you need for starting these seeds. Sow 0.5cm (¼") deep, in small pots of compost. Water well and place in a warm position. A temperature of 15-20°C (60-68°F) is ideal. Keep moist. Transplant seedlings individually to 8cm (3") pots, when large enough to handle. Grow on in cooler, but not cold conditions. Gradually accustom plants to outside conditions (avoid frosts), before planting out, 45cm (18") apart, May-June, into warm, well-drained soil. Harvest: May-October. Pick the fresh leaves and tender shoots as required. They are best frozen rather than dried to store. In colder areas, protect plants with a mulch of straw or soil in winter.