Borage Seeds – oganic seed, annual available, herb seed

Borage, also known as starflower, is a mediterranean herb that has been in use for several thousand years. It is generally grown commercially for its medicinal seed oil, but the leaves add a great, healthy addition to a summer salad. The leaves have a distinct cucumber tastes, either fresh or dried. The flowers are edible too.

The bright blue star shaped flowers in bloom makes Borage one of the prettiest herb plants. The flavour of the leaves resembles that of cucumber. The plant will grow to a height of about 18 inches, and spread about 45 cm this hardy annual has a Native of northern Europe, and grows well in the temperate regions. Borage is an excellent companion plant for tomatoes, squash and strawberries

Sow: Spring to Summer.
Sow 5mm deep. For best results sow direct in growing position. Adaptable to most garden soils Borage is not a fussy plant but the richer the soil the bushier the plant. Prefers a sunny protected position.
Plant space: 30 cm
Germination: 5-10 days
Flowering: 60-70 days
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: Dry to medium
Maintenance: Low

LIFE CYCLE:Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT:Full Sun

SOWING METHOD:Direct Sow, Start Indoors

WATER NEEDS:Average

COLD STRATIFICATION:No

SEEDS PER PACKET:1.2 g

PLANT TYPE:Edible flower

FEATURES:Heirloom, Easy to Grow & Maintain, Attracts Pollinators, Culinary, Medicinal, Outdoor