Quantity: 0.5 g
 
Description: The leaves, stalks and flowers of Borage are edible and all parts of the plant have a mild and refreshing cucumber like flavour. A large plant will bear hundreds of small edible flowers, mostly blue with some pink. Long harvest period. Borage flowers also attract beneficial bees and butterflies into your garden.
 
Key Attributes: All parts of this plant are edible
 
How to Use?:
Add fresh flowers to salads or use to garnish cold drinks and desserts.
Freeze flowers in ice cubes for a decorative drink
Chop young leaves finely before use
 
Life Cycle: Annual
 
Soil Type: Grows well in average & even poor-quality soils.
 
Growing Conditions: Full Sun.
 
Planting Depth: Plant at 1/4" to 1/2" deep
 
Days to Germination: Germinates in 7 - 14 days
 
Planting Distance: The preferred method of sowing is directly into the outdoor grow bed/container and at 3 seeds per foot in rows that are 24" apart. Thin to 12" spacing for individual plants. Transplanting is not recommended.
 
Days to Maturity: 50 - 60 days
 
Height when Mature: 18" - 30" 
 
Harvest: For leaves, pick young leaves once the plant has become established. Once the flowers begin to form, use a sharp tool to cut flowers and dry under moderate heat and good air circulation.
 
Succession Planting: For a continuous supply, sow new seeds every year.