Pruning guide
How to prune french tarragon
More french tarragon care
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- How to prune french tarragon — our other guide for the same plant
- Full french tarragon care guide
- Common french tarragon problems & fixes
- How to propagate french tarragon
- When to repot french tarragon
Pruning french tarragon — FAQ
When should I prune french tarragon?
Harvest tips through the growing season; hard cut-back in autumn after first frosts. Cut or pinch stem tips just above a leaf node for harvest; use scissors or shears to cut the whole plant back to 5–8 cm above the crown in late autumn.
How often does french tarragon need pruning?
Tip harvest every 2–3 weeks in season; full cut-back once in autumn. French Tarragon needs light but consistent pruning to stay productive and avoid woodiness. Harvest stem tips regularly through the growing season to encourage bushy, leafy growth. In midsummer, cut back by about half if stems become leggy. In autumn, cut stems back to 5–8 cm above the crown and mulch; it dies back and regrows in spring.
How do you prune french tarragon?
Cut or pinch stem tips just above a leaf node for harvest; use scissors or shears to cut the whole plant back to 5–8 cm above the crown in late autumn.