Botanical Name: Artemisia dracunculus var. sativa
Family: Asteraceae (Daisy family)

What We're Growing:
We grow French tarragon for its anise-like flavor and medicinal undertones. It’s a delicate perennial that prefers warmth and excellent drainage.

How We Use It:
Used sparingly, tarragon adds complexity to dressings, sauces, and poultry dishes. We also steep it in vinegar or honey for herbal tonics.

Why It’s Good for You:
French tarragon supports appetite regulation, digestion, and menstrual balance. It has traditionally been used to ease cramping, stimulate bile flow, and calm the nervous system.

It contains eugenol and other essential oils that give it a mild numbing and antimicrobial effect — sometimes used to soothe toothaches or minor pain.

In the Garden:
French tarragon prefers dry, sunny conditions and doesn’t tolerate wet roots. It’s propagated from cuttings, as it rarely sets viable seed.

Fun Fact:
In folk medicine, tarragon was used as a digestive bitter and antispasmodic, especially helpful for women’s reproductive discomfort and digestive sluggishness.