Thank goodness I found you. I live in the UK and I adore Tarragon. Three (3) times I've lost it to frost here. But last year I bought 5 small plants and put them all in one pot. In the winter I brought it indoors to protect it...then the leaves started to go crispy, I was scared the indoor heat would kill it, so I put it outside in my cold frame. Two months ago I brought it inside, it was all dead looking. I got one stem growing from 5 plants, I was over the moon. I've pinched it out and now it's got lots of side shoots, which (after watching your video) I'm confident I can replace the lost plants... I was surprised one survived -15C Thank you dear boy :)
Perfect! I've never smelled tarragon before but had to snatch it up when I saw it at the produce stand. Thanks to your information it's a new addition to my herb garden!
You've encouraged me to try again with my cuttings - which seem to be drinking water at the rate of knots rt now; bit baffled as to how they'll cope in soil if their so thirst driven in water! Any further tips welcome. Thanks
Use tarragon in pasta with chorizo, olive oil, a little bit of sun dried tomatoes and you can add a bit of grated cheese like cheddar. Sprinkle a bit of salt and enjoy!
i kid you not it took me a full year to get my first branch rooting lol. Didn't use any root helper or anything, just put them into water and then into dirt. they strive in the garden for years now though so it was worth it
I have read that French Tarragon should be cutback in late June in the northern hemisphere. Do you do your cuttings and repotting at a particular time of year? Also, have you had success in cutting back and repotting from the same plant multiple times per year? Your video was very concise and helpful, thank you!
I generally do most my cuttings and repotting of any plant when it is actively growing. They develop roots quicker and are less likely to rot abosed to when they are dormant. Like now in Australia is winter and the tarragon is looking a bit scrappy. I could cut it back now but I wouldnt use them to strike new plants..ide wait till spring. Yes! And thats the great thing about herbs, the more your eat/trim off it the more dense and happier the plant will be. In turn giving you more material to use. They are really tough little plants.I hope that has helped. Happy Gardening 😁
Hmm , I have never grown tarragon from seed. It as always been via cuttings. I started with one plant and now have it all through the garden from cuttings. Maybe ask around in local garden groups or garden centres. Good luck 😊
appreciate your video you straight to the point, without wasting peoples time. Now my question is can I do that same technique with Mexican tarragon? And are all Tarragons equal? Oh I should tell you I live in California I guess live in nine zone . thanks 😍👩🏾🦲🥰
Thank you! I personally have not grown Mexican tarragon before. Mexican tarragon (Tagetes lucida) and French tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus) share a common name but belong to different genera. Mexican tarragon (Tagetes lucida) is more closely related to marigolds. In my garden here in northern Australia, marigolds grow more easily from seeds than from cuttings. You might want to ask around your area or look online for Mexican tarragon seeds. Alternatively, reach out to someone who is already growing Mexican tarragon for tips. Best of luck and happy growing
I never saw French tarragon plant around, but found descent looking tarragon at a grocery store. Took cuttings, put in water... Not seeing any roots yet. Waiting patiently....
Your right it isnt seen to often is it. Good on you for having a go at growing it , if you don't have any luck in water. Try in soil or a mixture of soil and perlite. keep us updated. Happy Growing
Well it really depends on location and if it is in the ground or in a pot. I wouldn't say everyday no. As mine is in the garden i might water it once a week. I am located in a dry arid climate. Hope that helps. Good luck
It depends on what you would like to do with your new plants. If you would like to gift to family and friends then once roots have established you can pot into individual pots. However you can also plant them all together into a bigger pot and they will thrive just as well and you have the instant effect of a full pot. Happy growing
Simple and precise instructions: BRILLIANT! One question though: What temperature can I do this propagation? It is Autumn here in the UK at the moment and a little cool ;-)
Glad you enjoyed it. Anytime when the plant is actively growing is best. I always say spring time for cuttings. Although if you wanted to try it now you could bring the cuttings inside to help keep them that little bit warmer. A well lit window sill works great! Best of luck
When a gardener doesn’t know about how valuable is a plant, throw away a precious herb that’s why tarragon is one of the most expensive herb in markets gardening is different by gaming.
Hey, I'm glad you like the content 😊At the moment, I'm more active over on instagram @thefaceofjase I am hoping to start back on RUclips soon. If you would like any particular content, please reach out and let me know. Have a great day.
@@redridgegardening I’m a newbie container gardener so anything about growing veggies in grow bags. Please start your RUclips again! I absolutely love this video about tarragon and you’re a natural at RUclips. :)
Tarragon is one of my favorite herbs I found I can’t grow it from seed. This is easier problem is I can’t find a plant to clone from. Is it possible I can propagate them from the local grocery store that sells the herb? Generally they’re still fresh and green leaves. If I cut the the bottom do you think I’ll have a chance? I’ve tried a few but haven’t checked for roots yet, only one of the stems didn’t lose all its leaves. But is it possible to do it from cut branches?
What a great idea 😊 yes! Providing they are fresh it's worth a try. Make a fresh cut at the base of the cutting ,this will ensure there is fresh material in contact with the soil and more likely to develop roots. Best of luck 👍
@@redridgegardening Well that’s the one to have and it looks very healthy😊 I only asked because it looks quite heavy compared to the French tarragon that I grow, which is similarly lush but which has a much finer leaf. There must be many variations of French tarragon eh? Anyhow, after I watched your video, last evening, I went down the plot, took cuttings and planted them in pots to see if I can follow your lead. Thanks👍
Nice overall, except… Lose the annoying music! Why do so many RUclipsrs ruin an otherwise perfectly good video by accompanying it with music that’s louder than the speaker?
I was excited when your video started out with just you talking and the only background noise was the birds. But then the music came and you continued with an initially low volume background tune, but then it started to build. I have a really hard time paying attention to videos with background noise, so even though your video is short, the music kept getting louder so I stopped at 2:09. I'd like to finish it, but my brain is just too overwhelmed from the noise that I can't pay attention anymore. If there's a way to remove the music so I can finish watching your video, that would be great. With the hope that you'll consider avoiding the background music in the future, I thank you.
@@redridgegardening I really appreciate you getting back to me and considering this for future videos. I figure that it will make the production of your videos easier (one less thing to do! ;D). Thankfully, my French Tarragon survived the northern BC winter. I was given good advice when I bought the plant ... don't transplant it to the ground, but into a pot so it can be brought in over the winter. Mind you, I did leave it out this spring when it got quite chilly and I forgot to water it, so most of the leaves dried out. It was easily dealt with by removing them all and letting them dry out some more, crumbling them into the spice jar, so now I've replenished the French Tarragon spice for awhile again. And it's already growing nice and green new leaves. I'll check out your channel again to see if any of the newer videos have removed the music. Thanks again.
Sorry to hear that , please keep trying its worth the reward. lulu had a great idea you could try striking the cuttings in a jar of water. Once you see roots start to develop at the base of the cuttings , transfer to a pot of potting/propagation mix. I have had success with this method in the past. . Good luck
Hi, tarragon can handle the cold down to -32 C or USDA Zone 4, yours is 6-9. You might want to check ot The Spruce site, tarragon care and growing guide. It doesn't like wet feet or acid soil, it's not the cold that killed it. If you like feta cheese, it pairs well with feta cheese on rye toast😋🌱🪴 Best of lu
Thank goodness I found you. I live in the UK and I adore Tarragon. Three (3) times I've lost it to frost here. But last year I bought 5 small plants and put them all in one pot. In the winter I brought it indoors to protect it...then the leaves started to go crispy, I was scared the indoor heat would kill it, so I put it outside in my cold frame. Two months ago I brought it inside, it was all dead looking. I got one stem growing from 5 plants, I was over the moon. I've pinched it out and now it's got lots of side shoots, which (after watching your video) I'm confident I can replace the lost plants... I was surprised one survived -15C Thank you dear boy :)
Very welcome. Glad to hear after all your hard work you had success 🙌
Really fine job there lad. Teaching an old dog new tricks. I will be propagating some Tarragon in the morning.
Thanks very much for the kind words. Best of luck and happy growing 😀🌻
Awesome! Seems easy enough, now I just need to find someone I can get cuttings off. It seems to be impossible to find here in South Africa.
Good luck 😊
Awesome and simple way
Thanks for watching
Superb video. THANKS!
Thanks for the demonstration. I will cut & propagate my tarragon plant
let us all know how your cuttings went . Happy Growing
Great simple instructions. And love your accent and voice. Background music is super cool too. Thanks
Thanks so much. I'm trying to find time to make more vids. Stay tuned ✌in the mean time you can follow me on Instagram @the_face_of_jase
Great vid. Thx
Perfect! I've never smelled tarragon before but had to snatch it up when I saw it at the produce stand.
Thanks to your information it's a new addition to my herb garden!
Thats great to hear!! Enjoy 😁
Great simple straightforward love it!!
Nice! I will do that, thanks for the technique:)
You've encouraged me to try again with my cuttings - which seem to be drinking water at the rate of knots rt now; bit baffled as to how they'll cope in soil if their so thirst driven in water! Any further tips welcome. Thanks
Happy to hear it 😊 Keep trying it is a beautiful plant to have in the garden.
This is awesome! We are doing it this weekend. Our fave herb! But we eat it on its own, not in recipes
Glad you enjoyed it 😊 Let me know how it goes
Thank u for sharing. Iv been trying to figure out how to save my taragon
Very welcome ❤👌
Use tarragon in pasta with chorizo, olive oil, a little bit of sun dried tomatoes and you can add a bit of grated cheese like cheddar. Sprinkle a bit of salt and enjoy!
Thanks for sharing. Sounds delicious 😃
Great video!
Glad you enjoyed it
Short, to the point! Exactly what i needed, thank you ☺️
Thank you! Glad I can help ❤
i kid you not it took me a full year to get my first branch rooting lol. Didn't use any root helper or anything, just put them into water and then into dirt. they strive in the garden for years now though so it was worth it
Wow. I love the dedication tho and you stuck to it. Well done. So glad to hear you have them in the garden now. 😊
great video
I will tray
Give it a grow ;)
I have read that French Tarragon should be cutback in late June in the northern hemisphere. Do you do your cuttings and repotting at a particular time of year? Also, have you had success in cutting back and repotting from the same plant multiple times per year?
Your video was very concise and helpful, thank you!
I generally do most my cuttings and repotting of any plant when it is actively growing. They develop roots quicker and are less likely to rot abosed to when they are dormant. Like now in Australia is winter and the tarragon is looking a bit scrappy. I could cut it back now but I wouldnt use them to strike new plants..ide wait till spring. Yes! And thats the great thing about herbs, the more your eat/trim off it the more dense and happier the plant will be. In turn giving you more material to use. They are really tough little plants.I hope that has helped. Happy Gardening 😁
Where can I buy seeds for French tarragon? I mean from Farmers, (not Amazon)
Hmm , I have never grown tarragon from seed. It as always been via cuttings. I started with one plant and now have it all through the garden from cuttings. Maybe ask around in local garden groups or garden centres. Good luck 😊
appreciate your video you straight to the point, without wasting peoples time. Now my question is can I do that same technique with Mexican tarragon? And are all Tarragons equal? Oh I should tell you I live in California I guess live in nine zone . thanks 😍👩🏾🦲🥰
Thank you! I personally have not grown Mexican tarragon before. Mexican tarragon (Tagetes lucida) and French tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus) share a common name but belong to different genera. Mexican tarragon (Tagetes lucida) is more closely related to marigolds.
In my garden here in northern Australia, marigolds grow more easily from seeds than from cuttings. You might want to ask around your area or look online for Mexican tarragon seeds. Alternatively, reach out to someone who is already growing Mexican tarragon for tips.
Best of luck and happy growing
Any other herb videos on the way just wondering?
Yes! I have been delayed with new material but soon I will get back into recording. Any herb in particular your interested in ?
I never saw French tarragon plant around, but found descent looking tarragon at a grocery store. Took cuttings, put in water... Not seeing any roots yet. Waiting patiently....
Your right it isnt seen to often is it. Good on you for having a go at growing it , if you don't have any luck in water. Try in soil or a mixture of soil and perlite. keep us updated. Happy Growing
Do Tarragon needs to be watered everyday?
Well it really depends on location and if it is in the ground or in a pot. I wouldn't say everyday no. As mine is in the garden i might water it once a week. I am located in a dry arid climate. Hope that helps. Good luck
Are these cuttings from French Tarragon?
I put my darling cuttings into ground, next day snails had devoured them, I knew it was snails as there was a shiny trail all around ground
Oh no, that's disappointing! Snails can be quite a nuisance in the garden.
After the transplant grows, is it best to separate them, single in bigger pots, or can I plant them all together in a bigger pot?
It depends on what you would like to do with your new plants. If you would like to gift to family and friends then once roots have established you can pot into individual pots. However you can also plant them all together into a bigger pot and they will thrive just as well and you have the instant effect of a full pot. Happy growing
Is regular soil good enough for the potting mix you used in the video?
Potting mix or propagation mix is always preferred over regular garden soil for cuttings.
Simple and precise instructions: BRILLIANT! One question though: What temperature can I do this propagation? It is Autumn here in the UK at the moment and a little cool ;-)
Glad you enjoyed it. Anytime when the plant is actively growing is best. I always say spring time for cuttings. Although if you wanted to try it now you could bring the cuttings inside to help keep them that little bit warmer. A well lit window sill works great! Best of luck
When a gardener doesn’t know about how valuable is a plant, throw away a precious herb that’s why tarragon is one of the most expensive herb in markets gardening is different by gaming.
It is a valued plant in our garden : )
What a bummer - I was so excited to subscribe and I realized that there are only two videos. 😿. Did he start a different channel?
Hey, I'm glad you like the content 😊At the moment, I'm more active over on instagram @thefaceofjase I am hoping to start back on RUclips soon. If you would like any particular content, please reach out and let me know. Have a great day.
@@redridgegardening I’m a newbie container gardener so anything about growing veggies in grow bags. Please start your RUclips again! I absolutely love this video about tarragon and you’re a natural at RUclips. :)
HI?!
DO I NEED TO WATER IT FOR 10 DAYS TO GROW ROOTS OR EVERY OTHER DAY?
It's important to keep the soil consistently moist but not soaking wet. once to twice a week should be okay in most climates. Good luck
Tarragon is one of my favorite herbs I found I can’t grow it from seed. This is easier problem is I can’t find a plant to clone from. Is it possible I can propagate them from the local grocery store that sells the herb? Generally they’re still fresh and green leaves. If I cut the the bottom do you think I’ll have a chance? I’ve tried a few but haven’t checked for roots yet, only one of the stems didn’t lose all its leaves. But is it possible to do it from cut branches?
degacci yup! That’s what I do :D they grow in nicely, some don’t survive though.
What a great idea 😊 yes! Providing they are fresh it's worth a try. Make a fresh cut at the base of the cutting ,this will ensure there is fresh material in contact with the soil and more likely to develop roots. Best of luck 👍
They root in water. So, in very dry areas, you can still root them.
yes! they are quite a tough little herb in most climates
I hope you don’t mind me asking but is that French tarragon or Russian tarragon?
Hi. I know it as French tarragon
@@redridgegardening Well that’s the one to have and it looks very healthy😊
I only asked because it looks quite heavy compared to the French tarragon that I grow, which is similarly lush but which has a much finer leaf.
There must be many variations of French tarragon eh?
Anyhow, after I watched your video, last evening, I went down the plot, took cuttings and planted them in pots to see if I can follow your lead.
Thanks👍
Nice overall, except…
Lose the annoying music! Why do so many RUclipsrs ruin an otherwise perfectly good video by accompanying it with music that’s louder than the speaker?
I was excited when your video started out with just you talking and the only background noise was the birds. But then the music came and you continued with an initially low volume background tune, but then it started to build. I have a really hard time paying attention to videos with background noise, so even though your video is short, the music kept getting louder so I stopped at 2:09. I'd like to finish it, but my brain is just too overwhelmed from the noise that I can't pay attention anymore. If there's a way to remove the music so I can finish watching your video, that would be great.
With the hope that you'll consider avoiding the background music in the future, I thank you.
Thank you for bringing that to my attention and it will be kept in mind for future videos.
@@redridgegardening I really appreciate you getting back to me and considering this for future videos. I figure that it will make the production of your videos easier (one less thing to do! ;D).
Thankfully, my French Tarragon survived the northern BC winter. I was given good advice when I bought the plant ... don't transplant it to the ground, but into a pot so it can be brought in over the winter. Mind you, I did leave it out this spring when it got quite chilly and I forgot to water it, so most of the leaves dried out. It was easily dealt with by removing them all and letting them dry out some more, crumbling them into the spice jar, so now I've replenished the French Tarragon spice for awhile again. And it's already growing nice and green new leaves.
I'll check out your channel again to see if any of the newer videos have removed the music. Thanks again.
I tried this its not working at all. There is no way to develop roots for tarragon by cutting.
Me neither.
Mohammad Behi I know this is a bit late but have you tried soaking them in water until you see roots sprouting?
Sorry to hear that , please keep trying its worth the reward.
lulu had a great idea you could try striking the cuttings in a jar of water. Once you see roots start to develop at the base of the cuttings , transfer to a pot of potting/propagation mix.
I have had success with this method in the past. . Good luck
Hi, tarragon can handle the cold down to -32 C or USDA Zone 4, yours is 6-9.
You might want to check ot The Spruce site, tarragon care and growing guide.
It doesn't like wet feet or acid soil, it's not the cold that killed it.
If you like feta cheese, it pairs well with feta cheese on rye toast😋🌱🪴
Best of lu
Fresh tarragon with feta cheese on rye toast sounds amazing ; )