TARRAGON (PREORDER)

~2 lbs Tarragon aka "Estragon", "Long-Hao-Cao", "龙蒿草", "龍蒿草" Tarragon is a leafy green herb that has long glossy, skinny leaves. Tarragon has a complex flavor, consisting of a combination of vanilla, mint, and licorice. This is especially popular in French cuisine and goes well with poultry, fish, and egg. Tarragon is available year-round. Handling Tip Selection Tarragon leaf firmly attaches to the stem with no signs of wilted or black spots. Storage Tarragon should be stored at 32°F (0°C) with a relative humidity of ninety to ninety-five percent and with a light mist. The typical shelf life is one to two weeks. Tarragon is highly sensitive to ethylene, a naturally occurring gas that regulates ripening. Tarragon should not be stored with high ethylene-producing products to extend shelf life and avoid leaf yellowing. Tarragon produces a low level of ethylene. Tarragon is not sensitive to chilling injury and should be stored as cold as possible without freezing.