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When to Plant Tarragon in Tyler, Texas (75708)

Location

Tyler, Texas

ZIP Code

75708

USDA Zone

8b

Last Frost

Sunday, March 15, 2026

📅 Your 2026 Planting Dates

Start Seeds Indoors

Sunday, January 18, 2026

Transplant Outdoors

Sunday, March 29, 2026

Based on last frost Sunday, March 15, 2026 · Zone 8b

Pro tip: Start Tarragon seeds indoors 8 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant outdoors around Sunday, March 29, 2026.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Artemisia dracunculus
Days to Maturity 60 days

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun

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Water

Regular

Seeds typically germinate in 7-14 days

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🪴 Vegetative propagation

Propagate vegetatively, not by seed

French tarragon is sterile and produces no viable seed. Propagate by root division or stem cuttings.

Russian tarragon produces seed but has inferior flavor — true culinary tarragon must be propagated vegetatively.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Tarragon in Tyler, Texas? +

In Tyler (Zone 8b), start Tarragon seeds indoors around Sunday, January 18, 2026 and transplant outdoors around Sunday, March 29, 2026.

What is the last frost date for Tyler, Texas? +

The average last spring frost date for Tyler, Texas (ZIP 75708) is around Sunday, March 15, 2026. This is based on NOAA climate normals for USDA Zone 8b.

How long does Tarragon take to grow? +

Tarragon typically matures in about 60 days from transplanting. In Tyler, that means you can expect harvest around Sunday, March 29, 2026 plus 60 days.

Should I start Tarragon indoors or direct sow in Texas? +

Tarragon should be started indoors 8 weeks before your last frost date. In Tyler, that means starting around Sunday, January 18, 2026.

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Growing Tarragon in Zone 8b

Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus) is a popular garden vegetable. In Tyler, Texas, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 8b, you should start seeds indoors around Sunday, January 18, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Sunday, March 15, 2026. Plan to transplant your Tarragon seedlings outdoors around Sunday, March 29, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.