{"product_id":"50-graines-destragon-mexicain-tagetes-lucida","title":"50 Mexican Tarragon Seeds (Tagetes lucida)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTagetes lucida\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMexican tarragon, anise-scented marigold, pericón, yerba anís: the Aztecs called it \u003cem\u003eyauhtli\u003c\/em\u003e and used it in their ceremonies long before the arrival of the Spanish. Its great advantage over French tarragon is that it withstands summer heat without flinching, while its European cousin struggles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnise aroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e the leaves and flowers give off a distinct anise fragrance, very similar to tarragon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGolden flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e small, bright yellow flower heads appear in late summer and autumn; they are decorative and edible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat-resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e unlike traditional tarragon, it thrives in the height of summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerennial in its native range, it is frost-tender in our climates: grow it in a pot so you can bring it indoors for the winter, or treat it as an annual.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun; it enjoys heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary, light and well-drained, even poor soil. It is especially sensitive to stagnant moisture. Fertilizing is unnecessary: soil that is too rich reduces the intensity of its aromas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow in pots under cover from March to April (20 °C), on the surface because the seeds need light to germinate, then transplant after the frosts. Do not soak or stratify. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant into pots or the open ground after the last frosts, spacing plants 30 cm apart. Growing it in a pot is ideal for small spaces and makes overwintering easier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick the leaves as needed, before flowering for maximum aroma. They dry very well and retain their fragrance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial combinations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLike other marigolds, such as \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/150-graines-d-oeillets-dinde-fleurs-amis-jardins-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003eFrench marigold\u003c\/a\u003e, it belongs along the edge of the vegetable garden. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associations-legumes-potager\"\u003evegetable garden companion planting guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts late flowering, in late summer and autumn, provides a valuable resource for pollinators at a time of year when few flowers remain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts leaves replace tarragon in cooked dishes, with the advantage of standing up better to cooking. Its flowers can be eaten fresh in salads or used as a natural coloring, adding a mustard hue to dishes. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/fleurs-comestibles-semis-recolte-utilisation\"\u003eedible flowers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn Mexico, it is traditionally used to flavor cocoa drinks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs a ritual plant of the Aztecs, \u003cem\u003eyauhtli\u003c\/em\u003e was burned as incense during ceremonies dedicated to the deities of water and rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeave a few flower heads to dry completely on the plant until they turn brown, then thresh them: the black seeds with white tufts come away easily. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to store your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for all living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose open-pollinated, non-hybrid varieties, test them for germination rates, and carefully sort and package them without any chemical treatment. Our conviction: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn anise-scented, resilient alternative to traditional tarragon, suitable for growing in the vegetable garden or in a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48865911275853,"sku":"3760335362293","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/21-graines-estragon-mexicain-tagettes-lucida-fond-blanc.webp?v=1719912777","url":"https:\/\/semisauvage.com\/en-intl\/products\/50-graines-destragon-mexicain-tagetes-lucida","provider":"SemiSauvage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}