Borage

Name: Borage
SKU: 736210502637
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Botanical Interests Borage Seeds

This 2'–3' tall, versatile herb is exquisite in the garden. In addition to attracting bees and other beneficial insects, it can be used as a cover crop. Edible, blue and sometimes pink flowers with a cucumber-like flavor can be used fresh to garnish dips, salads, and summer drinks, or candied with sugar for later use. The leaves and stems are also edible, delicious steamed like spinach or chard. Fairly drought tolerant once established.

Sowing Information:

Light: Full sun to part shade
When to Start Inside: 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date. Not recommended; sensitive to taproot disturbance. Start in biodegradable pots that can be planted directly into ground.
When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks before your average last frost date, when soil temperature is at least 40°F, ideally 70°–90°F, or any time in mild climates.
Days to Emerge: 5–20 days
Seed Depth: ¼"–½"
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 12"
Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 12"

Growing Notes:

Hardiness: Annual; re-seeds readily
Plant Dimensions: 2'–3' tall, 12"–18" wide
Bloom Period: Spring to summer
Attributes: Attracts pollinators, attracts beneficial insects, deer-resistant, drought-tolerant, edible flower

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