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Tarragon

The distinctive but subtle flavour of Tarragon has made it an essential in French cooking, and it is well worth while to grow this plant in your herb garden.

Tarragon is, however, difficult to establish, and it may be easier to buy one or two plants from a herb nursery. If possible, buy two plants and plant one indoors and one outside. You should find that the indoor plant at least will survive and allow you to pick fresh leaves throughout the year. The flavour of Tarragon added to salads, sauces and vinegars will make the effort worth while.

There are two varieties of Tarragon - the Russian and the French. Make sure your plants are the French variety - the flavour is much more distinctive. Known as the gourmet's herb, because of its spicy yet tart aroma, Tarragon should be used sparingly.

The name Tarragon is just as intriguingas the flavour of the herb. It is derived from the French 'estragon' meaning 'little dragon', so called because at one time this herb was reputed to cure the stings or bites of venomous animals.