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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

SEED TYPE

  • Heirloom Seed
  • Open Pollinated Seed

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 Dark

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 is the flavor profile of Borage?

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

    Customer Reviews

    Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 10 reviews.

    Customer photo review of Borage Seeds

    Big success in the garden this year! These flowers look otherworldly!

    Ashley 5/5 Verified

    Borage Seeds

    These borage seeds grew easily and quickly! There are an abundance of flowers and the bees love them. Note: they are a large plant, a few feet tall and a foot or two wide.

    Mary W. 5/5 Verified

    Borage Seeds

    I sowed these seeds in early spring, kept the soil moist between rains and didn’t do anything else. They have shot up thick and strong with enormous first true leaves. I am totally pleased with the rate of germination and speed of growth. Can’t wait till the flowers bloom. Very pretty!

    Ashley A. 5/5

    Borage Seeds

    Very pleased with my Borage. They are very prolific; mine have produced 10 times more blooms than what I expected. It is very easy to grow. They are planted alongside our squash as I have read that they are beneficial to squash & tomatoes. The leaves really do taste like cucumber; it is very interesting. Thank you Eden Brothers for quality products.

    Joy 5/5 Verified

    Borage Seeds

    I had heard that bees really like the flower on borage and that ones established it will see itself. I mixed with the bee pollinator mix and sewed the seeds right before a spring rain. I do have drip spray heads which provide regular light watering and they are thriving.

    Chris H. 5/5 Verified

    Borage Seeds

    Looking forward to large plants and realizing I sowed seed to closely for plants to have enough room. Surprised at close to 100% germination rate and pleased with the lush growth.

    Carole L. 5/5 Verified

    Borage Seeds

    Fast, tremendous growth. Keep watered regularly - if borage dries out, it will quickly begin to wilt and slacken. Luckily, they'll shoot right back up when watered - don't wait too long, though!

    Paul S. 5/5 Verified

    Borage Seeds

    They was a gift to my sister who was thrilled to get them.. She has a bee shortage in her town because of pesticides and plenty of space to sow the seeds.

    Jane M. 5/5 Verified

    Borage Seeds

    The seeds arrived quickly and in great condition. wonderful germination rate so far. No issues at all.

    Janine 5/5 Verified

    Borage Seeds

    Plant these near your tomato plants. These repel the hornworms that attack tomato plants, and produce a synergistic taste improvement in the fruit of the plant.

    Rick M. 5/5 Verified

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