Tarragon Mexican

BOTANIC NAME

Tagetes lucida

CULTIVATION

Perennial to 90 cm high x 60 cm wide.

CLASSIC FLAVOUR PARTNERS

Parsley, Chives, Spring Onions, Garlic, Lime Basil.

CLASSIC FOOD PARTNERS

Chicken, Fish, Eggs, Mushrooms, Sauces, Butters, Vinegars.

COOKING

Acceptable substitute for French Tarragon. However it has a much stronger sweet aniseed flavour and lacks the piquant warmth of French Tarragon.

HERB TEA
Fresh leaves make a very sweet uplifting herb tea.

PEST CONTROL
Stunning yellow autumn flower display attracts beneficial predator insects such as ladybirds into the garden.