April, May
Calendar
Sowing
- JAN
- FEB
- MAR
- APR
- MAY
- JUN
- JUL
- AUG
- SEP
- OCT
- NOV
- DEC
Flowering
- JAN
- FEB
- MAR
- APR
- MAY
- JUN
- JUL
- AUG
- SEP
- OCT
- NOV
- DEC
Harvest
- JAN
- FEB
- MAR
- APR
- MAY
- JUN
- JUL
- AUG
- SEP
- OCT
- NOV
- DEC
The months are a guide for a temperate zone.
SKU: GS1130
Borage
Borago officinalis
Borage is an edible herb used fresh in salads, and its leaves taste of cucumber. Germination rate 95%.
€1.99
In stock
Prices include VAT. The price shown is for one seed packet.
- Germination measured for the batch
- Paper packet with the packing date
- Within two working days, anywhere in the country.
- Ordered by 15:00 — shipped the same working day
- 14-day return — the right of withdrawal by law
Specifications
- Origin
- China
- English name
- Borago officinalis Borage
- Germination rate
- 95%
- Weight
- 0.005 kg
Sowing
Sow once the soil is warmer than 10 °C, in a sunny spot sheltered from the wind. Sow about three times as deep as the seed is thick, into finely raked soil with no clods on top. Spacing is as printed on the packet — thin the seedlings out after they come up. Water with a fine spray so the seed is not washed away, and keep only the strongest plants.
Description
Borage — variety description
Borage (Borago officinalis) is an annual herb of the Borage family (Boraginaceae). Borage is an edible herb used fresh in salads, and its leaves taste of cucumber.
This plant can be used as a companion in vegetable gardens to attract bees and beneficial insects.
The mild-tasting flowers go exceptionally well in a cucumber salad or as a garnish for desserts, pastries, salads and vegetable dishes.
In folk medicine the flowers and leaves are prepared as syrups or tea and are used as an antidepressant.
Borage is a honey plant with edible blue flowers and cucumber-scented leaves.
Key features
- Measured germination rate of the batch: 95%
- Pack size: 1 g
- Seed origin: China
- Sowing: April and May; direct
- Flowering: July and August
- Harvest: May – July
- Position: sunny spot
When to sow Borage
Borage seeds are sown in April and May. The plants flower in July and August. The crop is harvested from May to July. The months are a guide for a temperate climate — in warmer areas sow 1–2 weeks earlier, in cooler or upland areas, later.
How to sow and grow Borage
- Sowing method: direct
- Depth: 1–2 cm
- Spacing: 30–40 cm
- Germination: 7–14 days at 15–20 °C
- Position: sunny spot
Borage can be sown from April to June directly outdoors. The plant prefers sunny places with well-drained, moist soil, as drought and transplanting are its greatest enemies. Sow at 1-2 cm depth, as it does not need light to germinate; cover well with soil and allow a planting distance of 7-10 cm. Easy to grow, it flowers in early summer and self-seeds readily.
Sow directly in spring; it self-seeds.
Harvest and use
The flowers decorate salads and drinks.
Frequently asked questions
When should Borage be sown?
The recommended sowing months are April and May. Sowing method: direct.
What is the germination rate of the seeds?
The measured germination rate of this batch is 95%. The test was carried out under controlled laboratory conditions; in the field, emergence depends on soil, temperature and moisture.
Reviews
What the gardeners who order from us say.
No reviews published for this product yet.
Write a review
Borage
€1.99
Often bought with this
April, May
Pot Marigold Double Orange Professional Seed
Calendula originates from Southern Europe and flowers in…
€1.99
March, April
Camelina (False Flax) for Spring Sowing
Camelina, also known as false flax or gold-of-pleasure, is…
€1.99
March, April, May, August, September
Golden Chervil (Chaerophyllum aureum)
Golden salsify is a perennial herbaceous plant that reaches…
€1.99
March, April
March, April
March, April
March, April
Recently viewed
The list is kept in this browser, on this device only.
