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Borage (Borago officinalis) is an attractive and easy to grow herb that is a useful addition to any kitchen. Blue, star-shaped flowers and hairy leaves have a mild cucumber flavor and serve as a tasty garnish for salads or a beautiful natural baking decoration. Excellent companion plant to strawberries, squash, and tomatoes.
Standard seed packet contains 1 g (about 50 seeds). Jumbo packet contains 1 oz (about 1,200 seeds). Start borage seeds indoors for earlier blooms. Be cautious when transplanting as taproots prefer minimal disturbance. Large, premium seed packets give instructions on how to grow and when to plant outdoors.
Sow outdoors in average to poor soil after danger of frost has passed. Borage develops a deep taproot and transplanting is not recommended. Borage self-sows; snip bloom heads off of any plants you do not want to reseed.
Days to germination: 7-14
Planting depth: 1/4"
Plant Spacing: 12"
Soil Temperature: 55-70°F
Light Requirements: Partial Sun