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Tarragon is a perennial plant of the family Compositae. Pimples are rarely arranged on its woody rhizome.
The plant reaches a height of 150 cm and reproduces in tufts.
The leaves and young twigs of tarragon are used as a spice. Some varieties produce small, brown seeds that are not eaten.
The edible parts of tarragon are rich in vitamin C, carotene and rutin. In addition, their wonderful aroma due to the essential oils in their composition make them a preferred addition to many dishes.
The most popular in our country are the Russian and French types of tarragon. They differ in color and aroma - while the Russian has matte green shades on its leaves, the French dizzy with aroma.
When you decide to grow tarragon at home, first the chosen place should be fertilized with manure and processed deeply.
Tarragon is transplanted in several ways: by planting cuttings, shoots, parts of plants and by seeds, in the varieties that give such. Cuttings are separated from the middle parts in July. They should be 10-15 cm long. They are planted at a depth of 3-4 cm in a greenhouse lined with greenhouse soil plus sand. Rooting occurs after 10 days, after copious watering.
When planting through shoots and parts of the plant, it is obtained by dividing the tufts, taking care that each part has 1-2 buds. This is done in the fall or spring. Tarragon seeds are sown in early spring in a greenhouse with a medium temperature, at a distance of 50-30 cm.
When the summer heat comes, even the young tarragon roots are harvested several times. When the plant reaches a height of 18-20 cm, their tops are cut to a length of 10-12 cm.
This allows the development of more powerful stems, which are pruned in late autumn to the soil surface. In very cold winters, tarragon tufts are covered with decomposed manure.
The leaves and fragile stems of tarragon are harvested throughout the summer until mid-autumn. It is picked for drying before flowering, which is in the months of June-August. It is dried in shady and ventilated rooms.
When used during the winter months, the leaves are crushed. Tarragon is used to flavor salads and dishes, as well as to preserve cucumbers in brine. Dipped in vinegar, it is also used as a spice for soups and salads.
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