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When to plant french tarragon in Darwin

Honest answer: french tarragon is a poor fit for Darwin. Darwin's tropical climate doesn't give it a reliable sowing or transplanting window in a typical year. Established plants can still crop February, June – July.

Tropical zone tip

French tarragon isn't suited to tropical conditions, the climate doesn't provide the dormancy period it needs. Choose a different herb for tropical gardens.

Darwin is essentially frost-free, which gives french tarragon plenty of flexibility either side of the ideal window.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow french tarragon in Darwin?

Darwin's tropical climate makes french tarragon a poor fit: the engine finds no reliable sowing or transplanting window in a typical year.