{ "names": { "common": { "de": "Estragon", "en": "tarragon" }, "plural": { "de": "Estragon", "en": "tarragon" }, "botanical": "Artemisia dracunculus", "botanical_author": "L.", "scientific_synonyms": [ "Oligosporus dracunculus", "Draconia dracunculus", "Artemisia dracunculoides", "Artemisia redowskyi", "Artemisia glauca" ], "synonyms": { "de": [ "Dragon", "Dragun", "Schlangenkraut", "Kaisersalat" ], "en": [ "estragon", "dragon's wort" ] }, "common_synonyms": { "de": [ "Deutscher Estragon", "Französischer Estragon", "Russischer Estragon" ], "en": [ "French tarragon", "Russian tarragon" ] }, "regional_names": { "de": [ "Estragonliebstöckel" ] }, "historical_names": { "de": [ "Dragoner" ] }, "market_names": { "de": [ "Küchenestragon" ], "en": [ "Culinary tarragon" ] }, "misspellings": { "de": [ "Estragun" ], "en": [ "taragon" ] }, "international_names": { "fr": [ "estragon" ], "es": [ "estragón" ], "it": [ "dragoncello" ], "pl": [ "estragón" ] }, "ambiguous_names": [ { "name": "Estragon", "language": "en", "shared_with": [ "Waiting for Godot character" ], "clarification": { "de": "Pflanzenart Estragon (Artemisia dracunculus)", "en": "The plant species tarragon" } } ], "search_terms": { "de": [ "Estragon", "Gewürzpflanze", "Küchenkräuter" ], "en": [ "tarragon", "herb", "culinary herbs" ] } }, "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Plantae", "clades": [ "Tracheophyta", "Angiosperms", "Eudicots", "Asterids" ], "order": "Asterales", "family_botanical": "Asteraceae", "family": { "de": "Korbblütler", "en": "Daisy family" }, "family_id": "asteraceae", "subfamily": "Asteroideae", "tribe": "Anthemideae", "genus": "Artemisia", "species": "Artemisia dracunculus", "hybrid_status": "not_hybrid", "related_crops": [ "Artemisia absinthium", "Artemisia vulgaris" ] }, "classification": { "main_group": "Herbs", "sub_group": "Culinary Herbs", "crop_group": "Leafy Herbs", "life_cycle": "Perennial", "perennial": true, "woody": false, "tree": false, "shrub": false, "edible_parts": { "de": [ "Blätter", "Triebspitzen" ], "en": [ "leaves", "shoot tips" ] }, "nutrient_group": "low" }, "calendar": { "sowing_indoor": { "months": [ 3, 4 ], "earliest_month": 3, "latest_month": 4, "notes": { "de": "Vorkultur für russischen Estragon möglich; französischer Estragon meist nur über Stecklinge/Teilung.", "en": "Pre-culture possible for Russian tarragon; French tarragon usually propagated via cuttings/division only." } }, "sowing_outdoor": { "months": [ 4, 5 ], "earliest_month": 4, "latest_month": 5, "notes": { "de": "Direktsaat nur bei russischem Estragon ab Mitte April.", "en": "Direct sowing only for Russian tarragon from mid-April." } }, "planting_out": { "months": [ 4, 5, 9 ], "earliest_month": 4, "latest_month": 9, "notes": { "de": "Beste Pflanzzeit ist das Frühjahr nach den Eisheiligen.", "en": "Best planting time is spring after the last frost." } }, "harvest": { "months": [ 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "earliest_month": 5, "latest_month": 10, "notes": { "de": "Laufende Ernte der Triebspitzen; Hauptaroma kurz vor der Blüte.", "en": "Continuous harvest of shoot tips; peak aroma just before flowering." } }, "month_tasks": { "3": [ { "de": "Rückschnitt der alten Triebe knapp über dem Boden.", "en": "Cut back old shoots just above ground level." } ], "4": [ { "de": "Teilung älterer Stöcke zur Verjüngung.", "en": "Divide older plants for rejuvenation." } ], "5": [ { "de": "Auspflanzen junger Kräuter nach den Nachtfrösten.", "en": "Plant out young herbs after night frosts have passed." } ], "11": [ { "de": "Winterschutz aus Reisig oder Vlies bei empfindlichen Sorten.", "en": "Winter protection with brushwood or fleece for sensitive varieties." } ] }, "month_tasks_structured": { "3": [ { "task": "maintenance", "label": { "de": "Rückschnitt", "en": "Pruning" }, "priority": "medium", "months": [ 3 ], "estimated_effort": "low", "notes": { "de": "Vor dem Neuaustrieb alte Stängel entfernen.", "en": "Remove old stems before new growth begins." } } ], "4": [ { "task": "propagation", "label": { "de": "Vermehrung durch Teilung", "en": "Propagation by division" }, "priority": "medium", "months": [ 4, 5 ], "estimated_effort": "medium", "notes": { "de": "Besonders wichtig für französischen Estragon alle 3-4 Jahre.", "en": "Especially important for French tarragon every 3-4 years." } } ] } }, "book_content": { "overview": { "de": "Estragon ist das Juwel der feinen französischen Küche. Während der russische Estragon durch Robustheit und Größe besticht, ist es der französische Typ, der mit seinem feinen Anisaroma in Saucen wie der Béarnaise glänzt. Im Garten bevorzugt er warme, geschützte Plätze und dankt eine regelmäßige Teilung alle paar Jahre mit vitalem Wuchs.", "en": "Tarragon is the jewel of fine French cuisine. While Russian tarragon impresses with its robustness and size, it is the French type that shines in sauces like Béarnaise with its delicate anise aroma. In the garden, it prefers warm, sheltered spots and rewards regular division every few years with vigorous growth." } }, "structured_month_tasks": { "3": [ { "task": "cleanup", "label": { "de": "Frühjahrsputz", "en": "Spring cleanup" }, "priority": "low", "months": [ 3 ], "notes": { "de": "Alte Pflanzenteile entfernen, um Platz für Neuaustrieb zu schaffen.", "en": "Remove old plant parts to make room for new growth." } } ], "10": [ { "task": "protection", "label": { "de": "Winterschutz", "en": "Winter protection" }, "priority": "medium", "months": [ 10, 11 ], "notes": { "de": "Wurzelbereich mit Kompost oder Laub abdecken.", "en": "Cover root area with compost or leaves." } } ] }, "cultivation_specs": { "seed": { "seed_depth_cm_min": 0, "seed_depth_cm_max": 0.5, "light_germinator": true, "dark_germinator": false, "cold_germinator": false, "stratification_needed": false, "pre_soaking_recommended": false, "germination_temp_c_min": 15, "germination_temp_c_max": 22, "germination_days_min": 10, "germination_days_max": 21, "seed_lifespan_years_min": 1, "seed_lifespan_years_max": 3, "direct_sowing_possible": true, "pre_culture_recommended": true }, "spacing": { "plant_spacing_cm_min": 40, "plant_spacing_cm_max": 60, "row_spacing_cm_min": 50, "row_spacing_cm_max": 70, "recommended_density_per_sqm_min": 2, "recommended_density_per_sqm_max": 4, "min_bed_width_cm": 60, "square_foot_gardening_spacing": "1 per 4 sq ft", "spacing_notes": { "de": "Estragon breitet sich über Ausläufer aus und benötigt Platz.", "en": "Tarragon spreads via rhizomes and requires ample space." } }, "growth_dimensions": { "height_cm_min": 60, "height_cm_max": 120, "width_cm_min": 40, "width_cm_max": 80, "root_depth_cm_min": 20, "root_depth_cm_max": 40, "root_spread_cm_min": 30, "root_spread_cm_max": 60, "growth_speed": "medium", "final_size_notes": { "de": "Russischer Estragon wird deutlich größer und wuchert stärker als der französische.", "en": "Russian tarragon grows significantly taller and more vigorously than the French variety." } }, "temperature": { "min_growing_temp_c": 5, "optimal_temp_c_min": 18, "optimal_temp_c_max": 25, "max_heat_tolerance_c": 35, "soil_temp_for_sowing_c_min": 12, "soil_temp_for_sowing_c_optimal": 18, "frost_sensitive": false, "late_frost_sensitive": true, "heat_tolerance": "high", "cold_tolerance": "high", "temperature_notes": { "de": "Winterhart, aber französischer Estragon ist in rauen Lagen frostempfindlich.", "en": "Hardy, but French tarragon is sensitive to frost in harsh climates." } }, "water": { "water_need": "medium", "critical_water_phases": { "de": [ "Anwachsphase", "Längere Trockenperioden" ], "en": [ "Establishment phase", "Extended dry periods" ] }, "drought_tolerant": true, "drought_sensitivity": "low", "waterlogging_sensitive": true, "mulching_recommended": true, "water_notes": { "de": "Staunässe unbedingt vermeiden, führt zu Wurzelfäule.", "en": "Avoid waterlogging at all costs as it leads to root rot." } }, "nutrition": { "nutrient_group": "medium_feeder", "heavy_feeder": false, "medium_feeder": true, "light_feeder": false, "nitrogen_need": "medium", "phosphorus_need": "low", "potassium_need": "medium", "calcium_need": "medium", "magnesium_need": "low", "compost_recommended": true, "mulching_recommended": true, "fertilizer_sensitivity": "low", "nutrition_notes": { "de": "Eine Gabe Kompost im Frühjahr reicht meist aus.", "en": "One application of compost in spring is usually sufficient." } }, "container": { "container_suitable": true, "min_pot_volume_l": 10, "recommended_pot_volume_l": 20, "min_pot_depth_cm": 30, "min_pot_diameter_cm": 30, "plants_per_container_min": 1, "plants_per_container_max": 1, "drainage_required": true, "repotting_needed": true, "container_notes": { "de": "Auf guten Wasserabzug achten; Winterschutz für den Topf nötig.", "en": "Ensure good drainage; winter protection required for the pot." } }, "support": { "needs_support": false, "support_recommended": true, "climbing": false, "vining": false, "trellis_recommended": false, "support_types": [ "plant_ring", "stake" ], "support_height_cm_min": 40, "support_height_cm_max": 80, "training_required": false, "support_notes": { "de": "Hohe Triebe können bei Wind oder Regen auseinanderfallen.", "en": "Tall shoots may flop over in wind or heavy rain." } }, "cultivation_modes": { "outdoor_bed_suitable": true, "raised_bed_suitable": true, "container_suitable": true, "balcony_suitable": true, "greenhouse_suitable": false, "polytunnel_suitable": false, "indoor_suitable": false, "windowsill_suitable": false, "hydroponic_possible": true, "permaculture_suitable": true, "no_dig_suitable": true }, "yield_density": { "yield_per_plant_min": 100, "yield_per_plant_max": 300, "yield_unit": "g", "yield_per_sqm_min": 400, "yield_per_sqm_max": 1000, "yield_reliability": "high", "yield_notes": { "de": "Ertrag steigt mit dem Alter der Pflanze bis zum 4. Jahr.", "en": "Yield increases with plant age up to the 4th year." } } }, "site": { "exposure": { "de": "Sonnig bis halbschattig", "en": "Full sun to partial shade" }, "wind_tolerance": "medium", "microclimate_preferences": { "de": "Warm, geschützt", "en": "Warm, sheltered" } }, "soil": { "soil_type": { "de": "Sandig-lehmig, humos", "en": "Sandy-loam, humus-rich" }, "ph_min": 6.0, "ph_max": 7.5, "drainage": "excellent" }, "watering": { "frequency": { "de": "Mäßig, Oberboden abtrocknen lassen", "en": "Moderate, allow topsoil to dry out" }, "water_quality": "tolerant" }, "nutrition": { "primary_fertilizer": { "de": "Reifer Kompost", "en": "Mature compost" }, "timing": { "de": "März/April", "en": "March/April" } }, "cultivation_planning": { "succession_sowing": { "possible": false }, "bed_planning_notes": { "de": "Nicht neben andere Korbblütler pflanzen; verträgt sich gut mit Schnittlauch.", "en": "Avoid planting near other Asteraceae; grows well with chives." }, "rotation_priority": "medium", "interplanting_potential": "low", "mechanization_relevance": "low" }, "crop_rotation": { "rotation_group": "asteraceae", "years_before_replant": 4, "preceding_crops": { "de": [ "Leguminosen", "Kartoffeln", "Kohl" ], "en": [ "Legumes", "Potatoes", "Brassicas" ] }, "succeeding_crops": { "de": [ "Schwachzehrer", "Salate", "Radieschen" ], "en": [ "Light feeders", "Lettuces", "Radishes" ] }, "notes": { "de": "Nicht nach anderen Korbblütlern (Asteraceae) anbauen, um bodenbürtige Krankheiten zu vermeiden.", "en": "Avoid planting after other Asteraceae to prevent soil-borne diseases." } }, "companion_planting": { "approach": "beneficial_aroma", "good_neighbors": [ { "slug": "allium-schoenoprasum", "name": { "de": "Schnittlauch", "en": "Chives" }, "reason": { "de": "Schnittlauch profitiert vom Aroma des Estragons; ähnliche Standortansprüche.", "en": "Chives benefit from tarragon's aroma; similar site requirements." }, "relationship_type": "beneficial" }, { "slug": "solanum-lycopersicum", "name": { "de": "Tomate", "en": "Tomato" }, "reason": { "de": "Estragon kann das Wachstum und den Geschmack von Tomaten fördern.", "en": "Tarragon can improve the growth and flavor of tomatoes." }, "relationship_type": "beneficial" } ], "bad_neighbors": [ { "slug": "abrotanum", "name": { "de": "Eberraute", "en": "Southernwood" }, "reason": { "de": "Enge Verwandte (Artemisia) konkurrieren um die gleichen Nährstoffe und ziehen gleiche Schädlinge an.", "en": "Close relatives (Artemisia) compete for the same nutrients and attract similar pests." }, "relationship_type": "competitive" } ], "companion_scores": [ { "target_slug": "allium-schoenoprasum", "score": 2, "reasons": [ "Compatible growth habits", "Mutual aroma benefit" ] } ], "design_rules": { "de": [ "Genügend Abstand halten, da Estragon Ausläufer bildet.", "Nicht in Gruppen mit anderen Korbblütlern setzen." ], "en": [ "Maintain sufficient spacing as tarragon spreads via rhizomes.", "Do not group with other members of the daisy family." ] }, "notes": { "de": "Estragon gilt als 'guter Geist' im Garten, der die Vitalität benachbarter Pflanzen stärkt.", "en": "Tarragon is often considered a 'nurse plant' that improves the vitality of neighboring crops." } }, "deficiencies": { "nitrogen": { "name": { "de": "Stickstoffmangel", "en": "Nitrogen deficiency" }, "symptoms": { "de": "Kümmerwuchs, hellgrüne bis gelbliche Verfärbung der älteren Blätter.", "en": "Stunted growth, pale green to yellowish discoloration of older leaves." }, "fix": { "de": "Gabe von Hornmehl oder Brennnesseljauche.", "en": "Apply horn meal or nettle liquid manure." } } }, "problems": { "root_rot": { "name": { "de": "Wurzelfäule", "en": "Root rot" }, "cause": { "de": "Staunässe oder zu schwere Böden.", "en": "Waterlogging or overly heavy soils." }, "management": { "de": "Bodendrainage verbessern, Sand einmischen.", "en": "Improve soil drainage, mix in sand." } } }, "problem_management": { "common_pest_groups": { "de": [ "Saugende Insekten", "Minierende Larven" ], "en": [ "Sucking insects", "Mining larvae" ] }, "common_disease_groups": { "de": [ "Rostpilze", "Echter Mehltau" ], "en": [ "Rust fungi", "Powdery mildew" ] }, "prevention_principles": { "de": [ "Vermeidung von Staunässe", "Regelmäßige Teilung alle 3-4 Jahre zur Vitalisierung", "Luftiger Stand zur Vorbeugung von Pilzkrankheiten" ], "en": [ "Avoidance of waterlogging", "Regular division every 3-4 years for vitality", "Airy positioning to prevent fungal diseases" ] }, "diagnosis_notes": { "de": "Verfärbungen an den Blättern sind oft das erste Anzeichen für Rostbefall oder Nährstoffungleichgewicht.", "en": "Leaf discolorations are often the first sign of rust infestation or nutrient imbalance." } }, "disease_graph": { "scope": "Artemisia dracunculus", "profiles": [ { "slug": "tarragon-rust", "severity": "medium", "conditions": { "de": [ "Feuchtes Wetter", "Dichte Bepflanzung" ], "en": [ "Damp weather", "Dense planting" ] }, "affected_parts": { "de": [ "Blätter", "Stängel" ], "en": [ "Leaves", "Stems" ] }, "prevention": { "de": [ "Abstand einhalten", "Nur von unten gießen" ], "en": [ "Maintain spacing", "Water only from below" ] }, "organic_control": { "de": [ "Befallene Triebe bodennah abschneiden", "Schachtelhalmextrakt" ], "en": [ "Cut infested shoots to ground level", "Horsetail extract" ] } } ], "diagnostic_rules": [ { "symptom": { "de": "Gelbe Flecken auf Blättern", "en": "Yellow spots on leaves" }, "possible_causes": [ "puccinia_artemisiicola", "nitrogen_deficiency" ], "first_checks": { "de": [ "Blattunterseite auf Pusteln prüfen", "Bodenfeuchte kontrollieren" ], "en": [ "Check leaf underside for pustules", "Check soil moisture" ] } } ], "prevention_strategy": { "cultural": { "de": [ "Regelmäßige Verjüngung durch Teilung", "Sonniger, luftiger Platz" ], "en": [ "Regular rejuvenation by division", "Sunny, airy location" ] }, "monitoring": { "de": [ "Wöchentliche Kontrolle der Triebspitzen ab Mai" ], "en": [ "Weekly check of shoot tips starting in May" ] }, "organic_first_response": { "de": [ "Entfernen infizierter Pflanzenteile", "Stärkung mit Algenkalk" ], "en": [ "Removal of infected plant parts", "Strengthening with seaweed meal" ] }, "notes": { "de": "Französischer Estragon ist anfälliger für Rost als russischer Estragon.", "en": "French tarragon is more susceptible to rust than Russian tarragon." } } }, "phenology": { "stages": { "de": [ "Austrieb im zeitigen Frühjahr", "Vegetative Wachstumsphase", "Knospenbildung", "Blütezeit", "Samenreife (nur russischer Estragon)", "Einziehen der oberirdischen Teile im Herbst" ], "en": [ "Early spring sprouting", "Vegetative growth phase", "Bud formation", "Flowering period", "Seed maturation (Russian tarragon only)", "Dieback of aerial parts in autumn" ] }, "notes": { "de": "Französischer Estragon blüht selten und bildet in Mitteleuropa keine keimfähigen Samen.", "en": "French tarragon rarely flowers and does not produce viable seeds in Central Europe." } }, "flowering_pollination": { "flowering_period": [ 7, 8, 9 ], "flower_color": { "de": "Gelbgrün", "en": "Yellow-green" }, "flower_type": { "de": "Unscheinbare Körbchen in Rispen", "en": "Inconspicuous capitula in panicles" } }, "pollination": { "summary": { "de": "Windbestäubung; die Blüten sind unscheinbar und nicht auf Insekten angewiesen.", "en": "Wind-pollinated; the flowers are inconspicuous and do not rely on insects." }, "pollinator_required": false, "self_fertility": "self-fertile", "pollinator_notes": { "de": "Hauptsächlich Windbestäubung (Anemophilie).", "en": "Primarily wind pollination (anemophily)." } }, "harvest": { "harvest_months": [ 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "main_harvest_period": { "de": "Juni bis August", "en": "June to August" }, "harvestable_parts": { "de": [ "Blätter", "Triebspitzen" ], "en": [ "Leaves", "Shoot tips" ] } }, "harvest_details": { "harvest_frequency": { "de": "Laufende Ernte einzelner Triebspitzen fördert die Verzweigung.", "en": "Continuous harvesting of individual shoot tips encourages branching." }, "harvest_indicators": { "de": [ "Triebe haben eine Länge von 20-30 cm erreicht", "Kurz vor der Blüte für maximales Aroma", "Blätter sind kräftig grün und fest" ], "en": [ "Shoots have reached a length of 20-30 cm", "Just before flowering for maximum aroma", "Leaves are vibrant green and firm" ] }, "post_harvest_handling": { "de": "Frisch verwenden oder schnell bei niedrigen Temperaturen (< 35°C) trocknen.", "en": "Use fresh or dry quickly at low temperatures (< 35°C)." } }, "storage": { "storage_methods": { "de": [ "Einfrieren", "Trocknen", "Einlegen in Essig oder Öl" ], "en": [ "Freezing", "Drying", "Infusing in vinegar or oil" ] }, "best_storage_method": { "de": "Einfrieren oder Einlegen in Essig bewahrt das Aroma besser als Trocknen.", "en": "Freezing or infusing in vinegar preserves the aroma better than drying." } }, "storage_details": { "general_storage_category": { "de": "Kurz- bis mittelfristig", "en": "Short to medium term" }, "storage_life": { "de": "Frisch im Kühlschrank ca. 1 Woche; getrocknet ca. 1 Jahr; eingefroren ca. 6 Monate.", "en": "Fresh in the fridge approx. 1 week; dried approx. 1 year; frozen approx. 6 months." }, "processing_options": { "de": [ "Estragonessig", "Estragonöl", "Kräuterbutter", "Pesto" ], "en": [ "Tarragon vinegar", "Tarragon oil", "Herb butter", "Pesto" ] } }, "processing_use": { "culinary_rating": "high", "medicinal_rating": "medium", "industrial_use": [ "Essential oil production" ] }, "kitchen_usage": { "flavor_profile": { "de": "Anisartig, leicht süßlich, würzig-bitter", "en": "Anise-like, slightly sweet, aromatic-bitter" }, "dishes": { "de": [ "Sauce Béarnaise", "Geflügelgerichte", "Fisch", "Senfsaucen", "Gurken einlegen" ], "en": [ "Sauce Béarnaise", "Poultry dishes", "Fish", "Mustard sauces", "Pickling cucumbers" ] }, "cooking_notes": { "de": "Aroma entfaltet sich beim Mitkochen, sollte aber nicht zu lange extremer Hitze ausgesetzt werden.", "en": "Flavor develops during cooking, but it should not be exposed to extreme heat for too long." } }, "safety_and_edibility": { "edible_parts": { "de": [ "Blätter", "Junge Triebe" ], "en": [ "Leaves", "Young shoots" ] }, "inedible_or_caution_parts": { "de": [ "Verholzte Stängel" ], "en": [ "Woody stems" ] }, "toxicity_notes": { "de": "Enthält Estragol; in haushaltsüblichen Mengen unbedenklich, jedoch übermäßigen Verzehr in der Schwangerschaft vermeiden.", "en": "Contains estragole; safe in culinary amounts, but avoid excessive consumption during pregnancy." }, "raw_consumption": { "de": "Sehr gut geeignet für Salate und kalte Saucen.", "en": "Excellent for salads and cold sauces." } }, "seed_saving": { "difficulty": "high", "seed_type": { "de": "Feinsaat", "en": "Fine seed" }, "harvest_method": { "de": "Dolden abschneiden, wenn sie braun und trocken werden (nur bei russischem Estragon).", "en": "Cut umbels when they become brown and dry (Russian tarragon only)." } }, "seed_saving_advanced": { "method": { "de": "Französischer Estragon ist steril; Vermehrung erfolgt ausschließlich vegetativ durch Teilung oder Stecklinge.", "en": "French tarragon is sterile; propagation is strictly vegetative via division or cuttings." }, "purity_notes": { "de": "Bei russischem Estragon auf Kreuzbestäubung mit Wildformen achten.", "en": "For Russian tarragon, watch for cross-pollination with wild forms." } }, "varieties": [ { "name": { "de": "Französischer Estragon", "en": "French tarragon" }, "scientific_name": "Artemisia dracunculus 'Sativa'", "description": { "de": "Das Standardgewürz für die feine Küche mit intensivem Anisaroma; bildet keine keimfähigen Samen.", "en": "The standard culinary herb with intense anise flavor; does not produce viable seeds." }, "growth_habit": "compact" }, { "name": { "de": "Russischer Estragon", "en": "Russian tarragon" }, "scientific_name": "Artemisia dracunculoides", "description": { "de": "Robuster und wüchsiger als der französische Estragon, jedoch mit deutlich schwächerem Aroma.", "en": "More robust and vigorous than French tarragon, but with significantly weaker aroma." }, "growth_habit": "vigorous" }, { "name": { "de": "Deutscher Estragon", "en": "German tarragon" }, "scientific_name": "Artemisia dracunculus", "description": { "de": "Oft eine Selektion des französischen Typs, die auf bessere Winterhärte in Mitteleuropa gezüchtet wurde.", "en": "Often a selection of the French type, bred for better winter hardiness in Central Europe." }, "growth_habit": "moderate" } ], "woody_crop_details": { "renewal_pruning_relevance": "high", "notes": { "de": "Obwohl Estragon botanisch eine ausdauernde Staude ist, verholzt die Basis der Triebe im Laufe der Saison. Ein jährlicher Rückschnitt ist für die Vitalität essenziell.", "en": "Although tarragon is botanically a perennial herb, the base of the shoots lignifies during the season. Annual pruning is essential for vitality." } }, "pruning_logic": { "scope": "Artemisia dracunculus", "system": "herbaceous-perennial-cleanup", "remove": { "de": [ "Abgestorbene Stängel des Vorjahres", "Vertrocknete oder kranke Triebe (Rostbefall)", "Blütenansätze (bei französischem Estragon zur Aromasicherung)" ], "en": [ "Dead stems from the previous year", "Dried or diseased shoots (rust infestation)", "Flower buds (on French tarragon to preserve aroma)" ] }, "preserve": { "de": [ "Frische Austriebe aus dem Wurzelstock", "Rhizome während der Bodenbearbeitung" ], "en": [ "Fresh sprouts from the rootstock", "Rhizomes during soil cultivation" ] }, "avoid": { "de": [ "Schnitt in die Basis bei Frostgefahr", "Zu später Rückschnitt im Frühjahr, der den Neuaustrieb beschädigt" ], "en": [ "Cutting into the base during frost danger", "Pruning too late in spring which might damage new growth" ] }, "timing_rules": [ { "season": "spring", "months": [ 3, 4 ], "purpose": { "de": "Frühjahrssäuberung", "en": "Spring cleanup" }, "notes": { "de": "Vor dem ersten sichtbaren Austrieb die alten Reste entfernen.", "en": "Remove old remains before the first visible sprouting." } }, { "season": "summer", "months": [ 5, 6, 7, 8 ], "purpose": { "de": "Laufende Ernte und Verzweigungsförderung", "en": "Continuous harvest and branching promotion" }, "notes": { "de": "Regelmäßiges Ernten der Spitzen wirkt wie ein leichter Form- und Erhaltungsschnitt.", "en": "Regular harvesting of the tips acts as a light formative and maintenance prune." } }, { "season": "autumn", "months": [ 10, 11 ], "purpose": { "de": "Vorbereitung auf die Winterruhe", "en": "Preparation for winter dormancy" }, "notes": { "de": "In rauen Lagen Stängel als Winterschutz stehen lassen und erst im Frühjahr schneiden.", "en": "In harsh climates, leave stems as winter protection and only prune in spring." } } ], "cut_location_rules": { "de": [ "Alte Triebe ca. 2-5 cm über dem Boden kappen.", "Ernteschnitt oberhalb eines Blattknotens." ], "en": [ "Cut old shoots approx. 2-5 cm above the soil.", "Harvesting cuts should be made above a leaf node." ] }, "intensity_rules": { "maintenance": "high", "harvest": "medium" }, "tool_hygiene": { "de": "Scharfe Schere verwenden, um Quetschungen der weichen Triebe zu vermeiden; bei Rostbefall Werkzeug desinfizieren.", "en": "Use sharp shears to avoid crushing soft shoots; disinfect tools if rust infestation is present." }, "diagram_requirements": { "de": [ "Darstellung des Austriebs aus dem Rhizom", "Schnittstelle für den Frühjahrsrückschnitt" ], "en": [ "Illustration of sprouting from the rhizome", "Cut location for spring pruning" ] }, "notes": { "de": "Regelmäßiges Teilen der Pflanze alle 3-4 Jahre ist wichtiger als der mechanische Schnitt, um die Pflanze von innen heraus zu verjüngen.", "en": "Regularly dividing the plant every 3-4 years is more important than mechanical pruning to rejuvenate the plant from the inside out." } }, "pruning_training": [ { "method": { "de": "Bodennaher Rückschnitt", "en": "Ground-level cutback" }, "description": { "de": "Vollständiges Entfernen der abgestorbenen, verholzten Triebe des Vorjahres.", "en": "Complete removal of the dead, woody shoots from the previous year." } }, { "method": { "de": "Entspitzen", "en": "Pinching" }, "description": { "de": "Regelmäßiges Einkürzen der jungen Triebspitzen während der Wachstumsperiode zur Förderung der Verzweigung.", "en": "Regular shortening of young shoot tips during the growing season to promote branching." } } ], "ecology": { "pollinator_value": "low", "wildlife_value": "low", "biodiversity_notes": { "de": "Aufgrund der Windbestäubung und unscheinbaren Blüten bietet Estragon wenig Nektar für Insekten; dient jedoch gelegentlich als Futterpflanze für spezialisierte Raupen.", "en": "Due to wind pollination and inconspicuous flowers, tarragon offers little nectar for insects; however, it occasionally serves as a host plant for specialized caterpillars." } }, "practical_notes": [ { "title": { "de": "Der Aroma-Check", "en": "The Aroma Check" }, "text": { "de": "Zerreiben Sie ein Blatt: Riecht es intensiv nach Anis, ist es der gute französische Estragon. Schmeckt es nur nach 'Gras', handelt es sich um den russischen Typ.", "en": "Rub a leaf: if it smells strongly of anise, it's the high-quality French tarragon. If it just tastes like 'grass', it's the Russian variety." } } ], "seasonal_content": { "spring": { "de": "Zeit für den Rückschnitt und die Teilung alter Stöcke.", "en": "Time for pruning and dividing old plants." }, "summer": { "de": "Haupterntezeit und Aromakonservierung.", "en": "Main harvest time and aroma preservation." }, "autumn": { "de": "Vorbereitung auf den Winter durch Mulchen.", "en": "Preparation for winter by mulching." }, "winter": { "de": "Ruhephase; Winterschutz bei Frost prüfen.", "en": "Dormancy; check winter protection during frost." } }, "slug": "estragon", "sources": [ { "title": "Wikidata entity", "url": "https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q155814", "publisher": "Wikidata", "date_accessed": "2026-05-13" }, { "title": "GBIF species match", "url": "https://api.gbif.org/v1/species/match?name=Artemisia%20dracunculus&kingdom=Plantae", "publisher": "GBIF", "date_accessed": "2026-05-13" }, { "title": "Deutschsprachige Wikipedia: Estragon", "url": "https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Estragon", "publisher": "Wikipedia", "date_accessed": "2026-05-13" }, { "title": "English Wikipedia: Tarragon", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarragon", "publisher": "Wikipedia", "date_accessed": "2026-05-13" } ] }