Sarah Dale4/5/04 10:41

Sacha wrote:

Steve Harris4/5/04 3:00

In article ,
(Sacha) wrote:

Best test - does rubbing
the leaves give any indication of tarragon scent on your fingers?

IME, at this time of year, you may not find any flavour/argon. I think
they need more sun.

This made me wonder so I went out and tested some of ours in pots. It
definitely smells tarragon-y if rubbed hard enough. But it isn't actually
releasing much scent into the air, I agree.

Thanks to all for your responses. The plant that has resprouted *looks* like
tarragon, but didn't scent the air that much, or taste much of anything, so
I wasn't sure - it's the first year I have managed to keep tarragon over
winter, so its a bit of a learning curve. Hopefully some sunshine and more
growth, and it will be ready to eat!

At this time of year the best bet is "if in doubt, let it grow but keep an
eye on it"! ;-)

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