This plant was being smothered by another so I moved it, but was surprised by how deep - and big - the main root was. Picture of the root next to it, the brighter green plant on the left. I must have bought it, but don't have the label.
Yes, that's what I thought too, but there is no scent to the leaves, and I haven't grown any. Would tarragon have a big thick root like this? Appreciate your replies.
French Tarragon is usually propagated from rooted cuttings and it has an extensive root system when it has been in the ground for a while. Mine doesn't smell very much until the sun has been on it for a while and then it is very subtle as is the flavour.
Russian tarragon is often grown from seed and, anecdotally, has a less satisfactory flavour. On the other hand it could be something else entirely
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Thanks, herbaceous. Didn't know about the different growing techniques - I only ever buy the fresh cut French version for cooking. I've crushed a few leaves and there is no smell at all. I'd be very happy if it turned out to be French tarragon, but I'll have to wait and see. Thanks again to you and Dove for your help.
Hi B3, yes, you're right, it does, and I do have them in the garden, but there are no knobbly knotty bits (highly technical term) along the stem like my carnations.
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Russian tarragon is often grown from seed and, anecdotally, has a less satisfactory flavour. On the other hand it could be something else entirely