About borage
Borage is a plant that produces pretty little blue flowers and slightly prickly green foliage. Both the flower and foliage are edible. Plant height: 60 cm.
Growing tips for borage
Family
Boraginaceae (Borage)
Number of seeds
± 50
Growing cycle
Annual
Suggested sowing
Exterior | Interior
Suggested time*
Outdoors (May and June) | Indoors (May)
Ideal germination temperature
From 15 to 21℃
Germination time
3 to 7 days
Sowing depth
Three times the size of the seed.
Seed storage
In a dry place away from light.
Seed shelf life
2 years minimum
Exposure
partial shade|sun
Days to maturity*
60 days
Distance between plants
17.7 inches
*The suggested time concerns zone 4b. For zone 5 you can start 2 weeks earlier and in zone 3 delay by 2 weeks. The number of days indicated is calculated from planting in the garden.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about this product
Quelles fleurs du jardin peut-on manger sans risque ?
Quand et comment récolter les fleurs comestibles ?
Mange-t-on la fleur entière ?
Que signifie une semence biologique certifiée ?
Faut-il des semences bio pour faire un jardin bio ?
Quelle différence entre biologique et Culture Nature ?
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