Organic Tolergon Tarragon - Artemisia dracunculus

Artemisia dracunculus Tolergon is a particularly hardy and robust selection of organic tarragon. It is a perennial herbaceous plant, resistant to cold and stress, whose foliage has a robust aniseed flavour. It is highly appreciated for flavouring salads, omelettes, and chicken. This condiment plant can be grown in both pots and open ground. The leaves are harvested from May to October.

This plant is organic: it comes from Organic Farming and carries the AB certification.

Tarragon belongs to the Asteraceae family and the Artemisia genus, just like absinthe and mugwort. It has a bushy habit and will reach a height of 80cm (32in) and a width of 40cm (16in). The flowers that appear during summer are sterile, preventing the plant from self-seeding (only Russian tarragon can be sown). Multiplication is done by dividing clumps or by propagation by cuttings. This perennial plant will die down during winter and reappear in spring.

This aromatic herb is used in Béarnaise sauce, to enhance salad dressings, or to flavour poultry. It is also used in many condiment preparations to flavour vinegar, mustard, or even pickles.

In phytotherapy, tarragon is known for its digestive properties: it facilitates digestion, promotes the elimination of intestinal gas, and relieves painful spasms.

Harvesting takes place from May to October, as needed. It is preferable to pick whole stems, rather than a few random leaves.

Consume freshly picked leaves quickly to fully enjoy their aroma. For longer storage, you can dry the leaves in the shade in a dry and airy place, then store them (chopped or powdered) in airtight containers. You can also freeze them.