Description
(Artemisia dracunculus)
CULTIVATION
Herbaceous perennial to 40 cm high x 50 cm wide. Needs excellent drainage as it does not like wet feet.
CLASSIC FLAVOUR PARTNERS
Parsley, Chives, Chervil, Shallots, Garlic, Pepper, Lemon Basil.
CLASSIC FOOD PARTNERS
Chicken, Fish, Eggs, Mushrooms, Sauces, Butters, Vinegars.
COOKING
True French Tarragon has a medium aniseed flavour and leaves the tongue warm and a little numb. It must be used as fresh as possible as the flavour dissipates very quickly after picking. Tarragon is a star in the food firmament.
