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Can You Grow French Tarragon in Northwest Territories?

Canada · Canadian Zone 1 · zones 0, 1, 2

Grows well here

French tarragon thrives as a perennial in your zone — plant once and harvest for years.

Plant zones

3a–9b

Northwest Territories last frost

mid-June

Northwest Territories first frost

mid-August

Days to harvest

60–90 days

When to plant French Tarragons in Northwest Territories

Direct sow

Jun 15

Harvest

Aug 14 – Sep 13

Dates are approximate, based on Northwest Territories's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.

About French Tarragon

French tarragon is the gourmet herb of classic French cuisine — anise-scented leaves that elevate chicken, fish, and béarnaise sauce. A perennial that comes back reliably each spring.

Buy transplants (true French tarragon does not grow true from seed — Russian tarragon is inferior). Plant in well-drained soil — root rot is the main killer. Divide every 3-4 years to maintain vigor. Cut back to 2 inches in fall.

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Gardening in Northwest Territories

The NWT has an arctic to subarctic climate. Only the very hardiest crops survive the extremely short summer. Gardening under cover is the primary approach.