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Borage Herb Seeds
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Borage Herb Seeds

$9.99$34.99

  • Bee friendly edible flowers.
  • Grow as microgreens or herbs.
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HERB ‘Borage’ Seeds

Botanical Name: Borago officinalis

Borage is a beautiful and versatile herb, known for its bright blue, star-shaped, edible flowers and refreshing cucumber-flavored leaves. The flowers can be used to decorate salads, desserts, and drinks, while the leaves add a unique taste to teas, salads, soups, and more. Borage is a hardy annual herb, easy to grow in a variety of conditions, and also attracts beneficial insects to the garden.

Plant Type: Annual herb, suitable for part or full sun.

Plant Height: Grows up to 90 cm when fully mature.

Sow When:

  • Temperate: Spring, Summer, and Autumn (frost-free)
  • Subtropical: Spring and Summer
  • Tropical: All year round
  • Arid: Spring and Summer
  • Cool: Spring and Summer

Germination: Seeds germinate best when soil temperatures are between 15°C and 25°C. Germination takes 7 – 10 days.

Depth: Sow seeds approximately 10 mm deep in the soil.

Position: Thrives in part or full sun with moist, well-drained soil.

Sow Where: Directly into garden beds or containers.

Soil Type: Prefers moist, well-drained soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0.

Spacing: Space plants approximately 30 cm apart for proper growth.

Harvest (Herb): Flowers and leaves can be harvested 80 – 90 days after sowing. Regular harvesting encourages more growth.

Growing Instructions (Microgreens)

  • Do not pre-soak seeds.
  • Use approximately 28 grams of seeds for a 10 x 20″ tray.
  • Moisten soil and flatten 3-4 cm soil in the tray, or grow hydroponically.
  • Cover for 2-4 days with a tray lid. Store in a well-ventilated area away from light until seeds germinate. Lightly water 1-2 times daily.
  • Uncover and place in light. Water 1-2 times daily.

Harvest (Microgreens): 10 – 21 days after sowing. Cut microgreens 1-2 cm above the soil.

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Product Specifications

  • No chemical treatment.
  • Open pollinated & Non-GMO.
  • Botanical name: Borage Officinalis.
  • Seeds per gram: 65 – 70.
  • We do not ship to Tasmania due to quarantine restrictions.