À propos 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 (Borago officinalis)
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
45 cm
*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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Articles de jardinage en lien avec borage
Nos semences de borage sont certifiées biologiques.
Nous utilisons des méthodes naturelles et respectueuses de l'environnement pour cultiver nos plantes, sans aucun usage de pesticides, d'herbicides ou d'engrais chimiques. En choisissant nos semences bio d'borage, vous soutenez une approche responsable au profit de la nature.
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