How to prune russian tarragon

Regular pinching from spring; harvest cut before midsummer flowering; hard cutback in late autumn after frosts. Pinch or snip shoot tips throughout spring to encourage branching. Harvest by cutting the top third of each stem with clean scissors. In autumn after frost blackens the foliage, cut the whole plant down to 5–10 cm above ground.

Regular pinching and harvesting through the growing season; one hard cutback annually in autumn. Russian tarragon grows vigorously and benefits from regular cutting back to stay productive and prevent flopping. Pinch out growing tips regularly through spring and early summer to encourage bushy branching. Harvest the top one-third of stems before flowering in midsummer for best flavour. Cut the whole plant back to 5–10 cm above the ground after frosts in autumn. Divide clumps every 2–4 years to maintain vigour.

Pinch or snip shoot tips throughout spring to encourage branching. Harvest by cutting the top third of each stem with clean scissors. In autumn after frost blackens the foliage, cut the whole plant down to 5–10 cm above ground.