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PLU 4906


Tarragon

"Aromatic Culinary Herb"

Tarragon is a culinary herb grown for its aromatic leaves.

Also known as

(No data)

Botanical name

Artemisia dracunculus

Tarragon illustration
Quick Facts

Product Details

PLU Code

4906

4-digit conventional code

Category

Herbs

Tarragon › All Sizes

Origin

Europe, Asia, Western and central North America

Temperature

0°C (32°F)

Shelf Life

1-2 weeks

Status

Approved

About Tarragon

The botanical name is Artemisia dracunculus.

Nutrition Information

A verified nutrition profile matching this product identity, edible part and processing form is not established. No other food, species, maturity or processing form is substituted.

Storage & Handling

Commercial storage guidance for marjoram, oregano and tarragon. Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.

Temperature

0°C (32°F)

Humidity

90-95%

Packaging

Bunched, wrapped in plastic or breathable sleeves

Shelf Life

1-2 weeks

Storage Notes: Even low ethylene levels cause leaf drop, epinasty and yellowing, so keep these herbs near freezing and away from ethylene sources. Sensitive to ethylene: keep away from ethylene-producing fruit. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).

Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 485-486.

Applies to: marjoram, oregano and tarragon.

Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).

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4906TarragonArtemisia dracunculusAll SizesHerbsTarragon

Details

Commodity Keytarragon
Variety
CreatedDecember 1999
Last UpdatedOctober 2026

PLU Reference

4-digit codes: Conventional produce

93000-94999: Organic form of an assigned 3000-4999 code

83000 series: Future conventional assignments

84000 series: Corresponding future organic assignments

Prefix 8: Has no standalone GMO significance

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