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Can You Grow French Tarragon in Kentucky?

US · USDA Zone 6b · zones 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

3a–9b

Kentucky last frost

mid-March

Kentucky first frost

mid-November

Days to harvest

60–90 days

When to plant French Tarragons in Kentucky

Direct sow

Mar 15

Harvest

May 14 – Jun 13

Dates are approximate, based on Kentucky'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 Kentucky

Kentucky has a humid continental climate transitioning to subtropical in the south. Long warm summers support tomatoes, peppers, and most common vegetables. Tobacco country.