Borage Herb Garden Seeds. Annual. 64-72 days. Borago officinalis. Non-GMO, Open Pollinated. Borage seeds are grown as both an indoor culinary herb and open-pollinated garden herb. Non-GMO Borage is a traditional herbal medicine grown for edible culinary flowers and the Omega-6 fatty acid GLA. With a cucumber-like taste, Borage herb flowers make an easy summer treat for teas, salads, and dried herbal blends. Approx 1,500 Seeds per ounce. Available from packet to bulk wholesale.
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Growing Borage Herb Garden Seeds
Grow Borage from seeds for one of the most unique additions to your herb garden with its wide applications as an herb, flower, and vegetable. Throughout the ages, Borage has had many uses in traditional herbal medicine, one of them being the alleviation of menstrual pains.- Days to Maturity: Annual 64-72
- Hardiness Zone: Grown as an annual in all zones in the USA.
- Days to Seed Germination: 5-10 Days
- Latin Name: Borago officinalis
- Seed Planting Depth: ¼ - ½"
- Garden Plant Spacing: 15 - 18”
- Growth Habit: Upright
- Soil Preference: Well-drained
- Temp Preference: Warm
- Light Preference: Full sun
- Borage Color: Green with blue flowers
- Culinary Flavor: A strong cucumber flavor. Edible Flowers.
Growing Borage Herb From Seed
For best results, directly plant Borage garden seeds after the last frost for summer blossoms. Borage seeds prefer well-drained soil and will often reseed itself in the garden. A great companion plant for strawberries, Borage herb brings essential pollinators and repels harmful garden insects. 5 - 10 days for seed germination.
Harvesting Borage Herb
Once the Borage herb plant is fully established, pick young leaves anytime. Leaves are most flavorful just after garden harvest. The longer they are allowed to dry, the more they lose their flavor. Allow the Borage herb to flower and harvest blooms for culinary and/or aromatic uses.
- 2 g - Approximately 100 Seeds
- 1 oz - Approximately 1,500 Seeds
- 4 oz - Approximately 6,000 Seeds
- 1 lb - Approximately 24,000 Seeds
- 5 lb - Approximately 120,000 Seeds
- 25 lb - Approximately 600,000 Seeds