When to plant french tarragon in Melbourne
Melbourne sits in Australia's cool temperate zone. Computed from Melbourne's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the french tarragon window:
Sow
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Transplant
March – May, September – November
Harvest
December – February, June – August
Cool temperate zone tip
Melbourne is one of the best places in Australia to grow French tarragon. The cool winters are exactly what the plant needs. A long-lived, reliable perennial herb here.
Frost matters here: the last frost around Melbourne typically falls in September, with the first returning around May.
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When can I plant french tarragon in Melbourne?
In Melbourne (cool temperate zone), transplant seedlings March – May, September – November. Harvest typically runs December – February, June – August.
Can you grow french tarragon in Melbourne?
Yes — french tarragon grows well around Melbourne when planted in its window. Melbourne is one of the best places in Australia to grow French tarragon. The cool winters are exactly what the plant needs. A long-lived, reliable perennial herb here.