Borage - Key Growing Information

The edible blue florets of borage can be sprinkled into salads or used for garnishing.

DAYS TO GERMINATION:

7-14 days.

SOWING:

Direct seed (recommended): Sow seeds as soon as the soil has warmed in the spring. Plant 1/4- 1/2" deep, 3 seeds per foot in rows that are 24" apart. Thin to 12" spacing for individual plants.
Transplant: Starting borage for transplanting is possible, but not recommended, as it develops a taproot and is somewhat difficult to transplant.

LIGHT PREFERENCE:

Sun.

SOIL REQUIREMENTS:

Grows well in average soil and will perform well even in poor soils.

PLANT HEIGHT:

18-30".

PLANT SPACING:

12".

HARDINESS ZONES:

Annual.

HARVEST:

Harvest borage as it begins to flower. Dry flowers quickly under moderate heat with good air circulation.
Note: Borage readily self-sows.

SCIENTIFIC NAME:

Borage officinalis