Borage, organic seeds
Eco Heirloom
Information
Borago officinalis belongs to the Asperifolious family and is originally from Southern Europe and Northern Africa. It has been thought to bring happiness and infuse courage for thousands of years. It is an annual, vigorously growing, asperifolious herb of sky-blue flowers, much appreciated by bees. Sow directly or pre-cultivate! It easily self-sows. Keep 20-30 cm between the plants! Leaves and stems have a cucumber-like flavour. They should be picked young for salads, tea etc. The flowers can decorate salads or be candied for desserts and pastries. 60 seeds/g. A portion contains about 65 seeds.
| Product number: | K305 |
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| Scientific name: | Borago officinalis |
| Botanic family: | The Borage Family - Boraginaceae |
| Organic: | Yes |
| Lifespan: | Annual |
| F1 Hybrid: | No |
| New variety: | No |
| Sowing time: | April–June |
| Sowing depth: | 1–2 cm |
| Germination time: | 10 days |
| Plant spacing: | 30–40 cm |
| Row spacing: | 50 cm |
| Height: | 60–70 cm |
| Plant location: | Sun |
| Harvest/blooming: | June–September |
| Seeds/g: | 60 seeds |
| Heirloom variety: | Yes |
Cultivation advice
Sowing
Sow directly or pre-cultivate! It easily self-sows.Spacing
Keep 20-30 cm between the plants!Harvest
Leaves and stems have a cucumber-like flavour. They should be picked young for salads, tea etc. The flowers can decorate salads or be candied for desserts and pastries.Seed
1 g contains about 60 seeds.A portion contains about 65 seeds.
