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Can You Grow French Tarragon in Missouri?

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

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

3a–9b

Missouri last frost

early April

Missouri first frost

late October

Days to harvest

60–90 days

When to plant French Tarragons in Missouri

Direct sow

Apr 1

Harvest

May 31 – Jun 30

Dates are approximate, based on Missouri'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 Missouri

Missouri has a humid continental climate. Kansas City and St. Louis are Zone 6a-6b; northern Missouri is cooler at Zone 5b-6a. Four distinct seasons with a long growing window.