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Borage Seeds

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About the Variety

Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Prefers Lean Soil
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Medicinal
Edible
Improves Soil
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Deters Insects
Microgreens

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Borage officinalis

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 50 to 80 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Spreading

COLOR

  • Blue

Similar in taste to certain types of cucumber, borage is a tasty culinary herb that is widely used in Europe and increasingly popular in the United States. Borage also produces very attractive edible flowers. Plant borage seeds in a sunny spot with well-drained soil.

  • • Tall heirloom annual
  • • A tasty culinary herb, popular in European cuisines
  • • Produces attractive, edible flowers

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow
  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/2 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 12 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

SEED PREP

  • Requires Light

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 53 Up to 30 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 1,534 Up to 150 Sq. Ft
1/4 Pound 6,136 Up to 600 Sq. Ft
1 Pound 24,544 Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft
5 Pounds 122,720 Up to 12,500 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Borage Planting Guide to learn more.

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Borage Seeds FAQs

What is Borage also known as?

Borage is also known as Starflower.

Is Borage resistant to animals or disease?

Borage is deer resistant, meaning deer generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

What type of seed is Borage?

Borage is classified as heirloom seed and open pollinated seed.

What is the flavor profile of Borage?

Borage has a flavor profile described as cucumber-like, slightly sweet, and refreshing.

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