Borage Seeds (Organic)

Borage (Borago officinalis), also called starflower, is an organic culinary and pollinator herb with star-shaped blue flowers and cucumber-flavored leaves.

At a glance

• Variety: Borage / Starflower (Borago officinalis)
• Type: Organic, hardy annual
• Days to maturity: 50 to 70
• Sun: Full to partial sun
• Planting depth: 1/2"
• Spacing after thinning: 12"
• Height at maturity: 12" to 24"
• Seeds per pack: approx. 100

Flavor profile

Tender leaves with a fresh cucumber-like taste, and sweet, edible blue star-shaped flowers that make a lovely garnish for desserts, salads, and drinks.

Best for

• Edible flowers and culinary garnishes
• Pollinator gardens that attract bees
• Companion planting with squash, strawberries, and tomatoes
• Low-maintenance herb beds that reseed readily
• Gardeners wanting both beauty and utility

How to grow

Sow seeds directly when the soil reaches 55F, or start indoors 4 to 6 weeks before the last frost; sow 1/2" deep at a soil temperature of 55 to 70F, with germination in 7 to 18 days. Grow in full sun and well-draining soil with even water, thinning to 12" apart. In hot climates it may perform better with afternoon shade, and it reseeds readily.

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