We grow different varieties of tarragon in the beds
Among the many plant species, the tarragon varieties, which are presented below, are especially popular. This culture has many other names. One of them is tarragon. It is a unique spice that is used to prepare food and drinks. What the tarragon looks like can be seen below.
Plant appearance
Tarragon chose slopes, fields, pebbles as a habitat. On the backyard, tarragon also gets along well with other plants.
Excess moisture for tarragon is destructive.
The stems of the plant are even olive green, grow up to 80-100 cm, they are narrow and sharp, and have cuts at the tip. The buds on the plant form in late summer. Inflorescences are narrow, colored in a light yellow shade.
The green part of the bush contains the following useful components:
- coumarins;
- essential oils;
- flavonoids;
- carotene;
- ascorbic acid.
In addition, the spice contains vitamin C, which makes it possible to use it to strengthen the immune system. In spring and autumn, tarragon can be added to food to promote health. In addition, tarragon is used to restore strength after surgery, because the herb has a beneficial effect on strengthening the connective tissue.
The active components of the plant help the skin to produce elastin and collagen, so the herb is recommended to be taken for problems with the integument and diseases of the joints. Tarragon also has a beneficial effect on the intestines and stomach. In case of lung diseases, the spice is able to restore the functioning of the organ. The alkaloids that are part of the herb are an effective means of fighting parasites, and are also used to improve the quality of blood.
Famous extragon varieties
It is preferable to grow several different varieties of tarragon in summer cottages.
Tarragon Goodwin
The most popular tarragon variety with a pronounced odor. It grows a meter in height and by the second year of flowering becomes suitable for medical and culinary purposes. The plant has a bitter taste and strong odor. Crushed leaves are used as a seasoning for a variety of, especially salty dishes. Tarragon Goodwin grows well both in the garden and at home in a pot.
Gribovsky tarragon
This type has gained its popularity due to its resistance to cold and difficult weather conditions. Also, the plant is distinguished by its ability to grow in one area for more than ten years. The height of the Gribovsky tarragon bush reaches about a meter, has long leaves and small white flowers. Tarragon is widely used in cooking as a seasoning for fish, salty, meat dishes.
Tarragon Dobrynya
The entire meter length of Dobrynya tarragon has healing properties. The herb contains carotene, trace elements, vitamins and ascorbic acid. A distinctive feature of Dobrynya tarragon is resistance to cold and heat, as well as the ability to grow on one site for more than 10 years.
Zhulebinsky Semko
This species has the shape of a bush with matte rich green leaves, as well as rounded inflorescences with small yellow buds. The plant can grow up to one and a half meters in height and is frost-resistant.This spice is often used in sweet pastries, cocktails and drinks.
King of herbs
This variety blooms in summer and reaches a length of 150 cm. The king of herbs is distinguished by a strong odor, similar to anise. The stem and leaves are useful in the plant. Plates are used mainly for homemade products as a seasoning. Tarragon is also used to treat numerous diseases. How the plant looks like the king of herbs tarragon can be seen in the photo below.
Tarragon Monarch
This variety grows as a straight bush. Its height reaches 80-150 cm. The plant branches well and has narrow bright emerald leaves. It is planted with seedlings in the spring and only after a year is transplanted into a permanent container. Used fresh as a green ingredient in salads.
Due to its spicy taste, the culture is often an ingredient in salty foods and drinks. Tarhun monarch is able to improve appetite, normalize the functioning of the stomach and cure inflammatory processes. It is also widely used to treat bronchitis, tuberculosis, and other respiratory diseases.
Extragon varieties Smaragd, French
The Smaragd variety grows up to 80 cm tall. Mainly grows in open flat areas. The culture is distinguished by straight stems, thick leaves, which become tough during the flowering period. The flowers of the plant are yellow. All of them are collected in inflorescences in the form of a ball. Tarragon smaragd is used for preservation, pickles, for cooking various dishes. For this purpose, take leaves and shoots. The flower is very beautiful in appearance, therefore it is used for decorative purposes, as a decoration of the site.
In order for tarragon to develop well in open ground, you need to systematically weed it.
Tarragon French has a lot of special properties and attractive appearance. It is capable of reaching one and a half meters in height. The bush has thin, long, rich green leaves and white small flowers. This variety tolerates frost and various diseases well. It is often used in cooking as a seasoning for various dishes.
Tarragon French propagates by cuttings, seeds or dividing the bush. There should be a distance of 50-70 cm between the shoots on the site. Tarragon can be fed with mineral fertilizers, compost, manure.
Aztec and Volkovsky variety
Mexican tarragon Aztec got its name after Mexican tribes and the area of its initial appearance. The plant has strong shoots, which are abundantly covered with leaves. The bush reaches one and a half meters in height. In one place it can exist for up to 8 years. The aroma of this seasoning has anise notes.
As for Volkovsky's tarragon, it has almost no smell. The plant has smooth leaves and is frost-resistant. It perfectly tolerates any conditions, quickly recovers from diseases and parasites. The white tarragon flowers contain an essential oil used in perfumery and food preparation. The grains ripen in two months.
Tarragon can be grown very easily in the garden. The plant is simple, does not require special care. Like cilantro parsley and dill is a healthy and tasty addition to dishes, preservation, homemade preparations. Numerous varieties bred by breeders allow you to choose the best option.