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When to plant french tarragon in Connecticut

Connecticut spans USDA zones 6a–7a, so the right time to plant french tarragon shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about April 5 in Bridgeport to May 8 in Torrington — below are local dates for 35 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.

In Bridgeportthe french tarragon transplant out window (April 5–April 19) has passed for this year.
CityZoneLast frostFirst frostTransplant out
Bridgeport7aApril 5November 6April 5 – April 19
Stamford7aApril 17October 23April 17 – May 1
New Haven7aApril 17October 27April 17 – May 1
Hartford6bApril 17October 26April 17 – May 1
Waterbury6bApril 26October 16April 26 – May 10
Norwalk7aApril 17October 23April 17 – May 1
Danbury6bMay 1October 14May 1 – May 15
New Britain6bApril 17October 26April 17 – May 1

French Tarragon in Connecticut: FAQ

When can I plant french tarragon in Connecticut?

Across Connecticut, the time to transplant french tarragon spans roughly April 5 in Bridgeport to May 8 in Torrington, each following that city's local frost dates.

Does the french tarragon planting date vary across Connecticut?

Yes. Connecticut publishes 35 cities with their own frost dates, so the right french tarragon planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.

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