Borage - (Non-GMO) - Flower - Herb Seeds (Heirloom)
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Heirloom Herb
These plants grow to 50 cm (20") tall with lovely blue flowers that will attract bees to your garden. Has many culinary uses as a garnish for salads etc.. A wonderful multi-use plant to research.
How To Grow:
40 seeds per gram. Sow seed directly outdoors in a sunny site with average soil in mid to late May. Plant seed 3 mm (1/8") deep and 2.5 cm (1") apart. Thin seedlings to 30 cm (12") apart. Seed can also be started indoors in a soil-less medium 4-6 weeks before last frost date. Keep temperature at 20 C (70 F) for the 7-10 day germination period then grow on at a slightly cooler temperature before hardening off and planting out after the danger of frost has passed.
Blooming Season Begins: Early Summer
Life Cycle: Annual
Propagation: Start Indoors For Earlier Flowering or Sow Direct in Spring.
Days to Emergence: 7-10
Light: Full Sun
Growth Habit: Sturdy
Height: Medium (30 to 50 cm)
Frost Tolerance: Can Withstand Light Frost
Degree of Difficulty: Easy
Heritage: Heirloom
Family Name: Boraginaceae
Latin: Borago officinalis
Suggested uses:
Pollinator and bee garden plant.
Salads
Drinks
Candies
40 seeds per gram. Sow seed directly outdoors in a sunny site with average soil in mid to late May. Plant seed 3 mm (1/8") deep and 2.5 cm (1") apart. Thin seedlings to 30 cm (12") apart. Seed can also be started indoors in a soil-less medium 4-6 weeks before last frost date. Keep temperature at 20 C (70 F) for the 7-10 day germination period then grow on at a slightly cooler temperature before hardening off and planting out after the danger of frost has passed.
Blooming Season Begins: Early Summer
Life Cycle: Annual
Propagation: Start Indoors For Earlier Flowering or Sow Direct in Spring.
Days to Emergence: 7-10
Light: Full Sun
Growth Habit: Sturdy
Height: Medium (30 to 50 cm)
Frost Tolerance: Can Withstand Light Frost
Degree of Difficulty: Easy
Heritage: Heirloom
Family Name: Boraginaceae
Latin: Borago officinalis
Suggested uses:
Pollinator and bee garden plant.
Salads
Drinks
Candies