Growing french tarragon in zone 5b
(Zone 5b = an average winter low of -15°F to -10°F.)
In USDA zone 5b, the typical last spring frost is May 1 and the first fall frost is October 10. Here is when to plant french tarragon against those dates.
Transplant outdoorsMay 1
These are zone 5b averages
Computed from 2,843 ZIP codes in zone 5b. Your town's frost dates vary; enter your ZIP for dates built on your nearest weather station.
Get my exact datesUSDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, 2023. USDA Agricultural Research Service / Oregon State University PRISM Group. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020. Planting windows for french tarragon from Utah State University Extension. Zone dates are medians; local conditions vary.