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- Origin
- Eurasia
- Harvest Time
- Harvest once the plant reaches about 6 inches (15 cm) tall, harvest in morning for peak aroma.
- Usage
- Culinary, Medicinal, Pollinator
- Perennial/Annual
- Perennial
- Growth Type
- Herb, Shurb
- Planting Distance
- 30–60 cm (12–24″) between plants
- Nutritional Info
- Source of vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, iron, manganese, and phytonutrients. Contains estragole (aromatic compound, gives flavor).
- Strata Category
- Low
- How to eat
- Fresh leaves chopped into salads, dressings, sauces. Classic in French cooking (béarnaise sauce, chicken, fish). Infused in vinegar or butter.
- Harvest days
- Tuesday, 28. October - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 11. November - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 25. November - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 2. December - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 9. December - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 16. December - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 23. December - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 6. January - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 13. January - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 20. January - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 10. February - Weekly Food Basket, Thursday, 5. March - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 21. April - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 12. May - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 26. May - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 2. June - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 21. July - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 28. July - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 11. August - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 18. August - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 25. August - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 22. September - Weekly Food Basket
- Medicinal Uses
- Digestive aid, appetite stimulant. Mild sedative (tea used traditionally for sleep). Antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. Used for toothaches and as a mild pain reliever.
- Life Cycle
- Secondary
- Spanish Name
- Estragón
- Category
- Leafy greens & herbs
- Scientific Name
- Tagetes lucida
- Edible parts
- Leaves
Written by neighbors in the community guide. Last edited May 26, 2026.Open in Notion