{"product_id":"mexican-mint-marigold","title":"Mexican Mint Marigold","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMexican Mint Marigold is a flowering perennial herb\u003c\/strong\u003e that makes a flavorful substitute for French tarragon. It is far more heat tolerant than true tarragon, with a strong tarragon-like flavor and hints of anise, and has long been valued for both culinary and medicinal use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eTagetes lucida\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial herb, open-pollinated, non-GMO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zones 8 to 11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat tolerant, tarragon substitute\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Culinary, medicinal, pollinator planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA heat-tolerant tarragon alternative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeasoning fish, chicken, and vegetables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHerbal teas and infusions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollinator and edible-flower gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm-climate perennial herb beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart seeds indoors or sow after the last frost, transplanting into full sun with well-drained soil. In zones 8 to 11 it returns as a perennial, while in cooler zones it can be grown as an annual or container plant. Pinch regularly to encourage bushy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlavor profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrongly aromatic with a sweet tarragon character and clear notes of anise, ideal where true tarragon struggles in heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout MIgardener\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMIgardener is a Michigan-based family company offering affordable, non-GMO heirloom seeds and gardening supplies, with a mission to make growing your own food simple and accessible.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MIgardener","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50792548303126,"sku":"HER32","price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/5555\/8422\/files\/HER32_mexmintmarig_b53918d9-d3e7-44f8-973f-f7596fb7cd52.jpg?v=1764687885","url":"https:\/\/madelines.sbs\/products\/mexican-mint-marigold","provider":"Madeline's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}