French Tarragon Heirloom Herb 100+ Seeds The aromatic pale green leaves of tarragon are best used fresh, as they loose some of it's flavor when dried. Use to flavor chicken, fish, or to infuse oil or vinegar. A common herb in many French dishes. Hardy to zone 4, cut it back in fall and cover with mulch. Though tarragon connoisseurs know that true French tarragon cannot be grown from seed, this variety, called Russian tarragon, has its own virtues and advantages. Its faint, slightly bitter anise flavor is well suited for fresh use in salads or in making herbal vinegars. Perhaps its most well known use is medicinal, since scientific research shows that Russian tarragon can be very helpful in regulating insulin and lowering blood sugar, cleansing the blood, treating headaches and dizziness, and acting as a mild sedative. Russian tarragon also readily reseeds itself and has hardy growth, making it more readily obtainable than its delicate French cousin.The first records of tarragon's presence in the Western world are found in the 16th century. The Arab botanist and pharmacist, Ibn-al-Baytar of Spain, recommended it as a breath freshener, a seasoning for vegetables, and as a treatment for insomnia. Due to varying conditions regarding germination like moisture and temperature or soil contamination also buyers experience and knowledge of seed germination with these factors I cannot guarantee germination rates. I do guarantee all seeds are fresh and germination tested to make sure seeds are good and viable.