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Tomato Disease Identification Key. Herb Gardening Guide | Information How To Grow Tarragon. Artemisia dracunculus Common name for Artemisia dracunculus a perennial herb the leaves of which are used for seasoning, especially vinegar. Tarragon is unique in that during growth, it seems to have little aroma, yet after the leaves or tops are harvested, the oils concentrate and start emitting their unique tarragon sweet smell, similar to freshly cut hay. Tarragon is used in vegetable dishes and soups, mild cheeses, egg dishes, fish and white sauces. Growing the Herb Tarragon Tarragon grows to two or three feet tall and likes moderate sun, preferring a little shade during the warmest part of the day. Tarragon propagates best through root division, planting the divisions at least 18 inches apart. Growing Cultures Outdoors, in containers, and hydroponics. Plant Height Tarragon plants grow to a height of 12 to 36 inches (30 - 90cm). Plant Spacing Tarragon plants should be spaced 18 to 24 inches (45 - 60cm) apart.

Preferred pH Range Propagation Seed Germination Period Number of Seeds per Gram. Growing Watercress | How to Grow Watercress. It is possible to be successful Growing Watercress even if you are not fortunate to have a stream at the end of your garden, as despite popular belief watercress does not have to be grown in moving water. It will grow quite happily in very moist soil or a bucket of water! It is not an actual water plant, as the roots grow in the water, but the plant grows above the water.

Planting from seed can be achieved by placing the seeds on a paper towel that has been soaked in water, place the seeds on the top and keep the paper towel moist, the seeds will germinate in approximately 10 days. Once the seedlings have germinated plant them into individual peat pots and leave them to grow for about 3 weeks, after this time they can be transplanted into the soil when the danger of frost has passed. Be careful when transplanting as the roots are quite fine and delicate. One of the easiest ways to grow watercress is to buy a bunch at the super market and put it in a bucket of water.

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