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Borage Organic
Borage Organic
Organic Seed

Borage Organic

Borago officinalis
An edible herb lightly flavored with cucumber, sky-blue borage is a delight in summer drinks and salads. Historically used to "gladden the heart" and with legendary medicinal value, it is also a great companion plant in vegetable gardens, attracting bees and beneficial insects. Easy to grow, it blooms in early summer and readily self-sows. Not compliant with the United-States-Canada Organic Equivalence Arrangement (USCOEA) and is not certified organic in Canada.
SKU #S225OG
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Approximate Seeds Per Packet
28
Lifecycle
Annual
Annual Hardiness
Half Hardy Annual
Mature Size
2.5' h x 1-1.5' w
Sun
Full sun
Soil
Regular to rich, well-drained
Season
Summer to fall
Color
Sky blue
Features
Attracts Butterfly
Attracts Bees
Attracts Beneficial Insects
Notable
Certified Organic Seed Available
SOWING INSTRUCTIONS
Depth:
1/8"
Sprout Time:
7-14 days
Seed To Bloom:
10-12 weeks
Starting Indoors:
Sow indoors in pots 3-4 weeks before planting out after frost; keep at 60-70°F.
Starting Outdoors:
Recommended. Direct sow after last frost.
WHEN TO SET OUTSIDE
After all danger of frost has passed.
PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION
An indispensable bee plant–for borage refills its starry blooms with nectar almost continuously–is also a great companion plant grown with strawberries, tomatoes, squash, bush beans, and lettuce in the vegetable garden. Pinch back early to encourage bushiness and deadhead to prolong bloom, but leave some to self-sow. Edible blossoms are enchanting frozen inside ice that slowly melts in your summer drink.
Final Spacing:
1'
Water Requirements:
Medium Water Use
Watering Details:
About 1" per week.
Soil pH:
Not particular about soil pH. Neutral and Alkaline
Fertilizer:
Mix a few inches of compost into the soil prior to planting. Supplement with an organic or liquid fertilizer according to package instructions, if desired or if soil is poor.
Diseases & Pests:
Avoid powdery mildew by spacing properly and in a location that has decent air circulation.
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