Leaves can also be used and have the same cucumber flavour.
Very attractive to bees so will encourage them into your garden.
Long harvest period
Ideal for compost teas
Bee attracting, beneficial insect plant.
Avg. 1,500 seeds/30g
DAYS TO GERMINATION: 7-14 days.
SOWING: Direct seed (recommended): Sow seeds as soon as the soil has warmed in the spring. Plant 6-12mm deep, 3 seeds per 30cm in rows that are 60cm apart. Thin to 30cm spacing for individual plants.
Transplant: Starting borage for transplanting is possible, but not recommended, as it develops a taproot and is somewhat difficult to transplant.
LIGHT PREFERENCE: Sun.
SOIL REQUIREMENTS: Grows well in average soil and will perform well even in poor soils.
PLANT HEIGHT: 45-60cm.
PLANT SPACING: 30cm.
HARDINESS ZONES: Annual.
HARVEST: Harvest borage as it begins to flower. Dry flowers quickly under moderate heat with good air circulation.
Note: Borage readily self-sows.
