Blue Borage Seeds For Planting (Borago officinalis)
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$3.99
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basic information
Blue borage, or Borago officinalis, is a charming herb that brings beauty and utility to gardens. Its star-shaped, sky-blue flowers attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, enhancing biodiversity. The leaves and blooms, with a mild cucumber-like flavor, are edible and can be used to garnish salads, drinks, or desserts. In the garden, borage serves as a companion plant, often grown near vegetables to support pollination and deter certain pests, making it a delightful and practical addition.
Seed Count
100 SEEDS
Open Pollinated
YES
Pollinator Friendly
NO
Heirloom
YES
Untreated
YES
Non-GMO
YES
How To Grow
GROWER TIP: Borage develops taproots, so it does not like to be transplanted. With this said, direct sow in the garden when temperatures are around a minimum of 65F. If using starter pots to begin indoors, we definitely recommend using biodegradable CowPots to prevent root shock. Produces blue, edible, star shaped flowers.
SEED PREP
Untreated
SOWING DEPTH
1/4" under
LIGHT PREFERENCE
Full sunlight
SOIL CONDITIONS
Well drained, rich soil
MOISTURE NEEDS
Water daily
GERMINATION
Sprouts in 7 to 14 days
PLANT HEIGHT
12" to 24" tall
PLANT WIDTH
12" to 18" wide
PLANT SPACING
Space plants 12" apart
REPELS INSECTS
Tomato hornworms
HERB USES
Medicinal / Culinary
SEASON
Annual
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Borago officinalis
DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Very easy to germinate.
PLANT SETTING
Grow in pots to save space
