It produces few seeds, and must be propagated by stem cuttings or division. Plant in full sun in rich, well drained soil with a pH of 6.9. Divide the plants every three to four years. Two harvests can generally be made each year, the first six to eight weeks after setting out. Harvest until leaves turn yellow in the fall.
French tarragon is prone to root rot in heavy and wet soils.
Mints Mints, Mentha spp. Some are indigenous to South America, America, and Australia. It is naturalized throughout North America from southern Canada and Mexico. With the possible exception of Corsian mint, mints are such rampant growers that they will quickly overwhelm other plants. Mints are commercially important as sources of flavor and menthol.