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Can You Grow French Tarragon in Alabama?

US · USDA Zone 8a · zones 7b, 8a, 8b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

3a–9b

Alabama last frost

mid-February

Alabama first frost

early December

Days to harvest

60–90 days

When to plant French Tarragons in Alabama

Direct sow

Feb 15

Harvest

Apr 16 – May 16

Dates are approximate, based on Alabama'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 Alabama

Alabama has a humid subtropical climate with long hot summers and mild winters. Most of the state supports year-round cool-season growing and a long warm season for vegetables.