{"product_id":"borage-seeds-organic","title":"Borage Seeds (Organic)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBorage is a versatile and beautiful herb known for its star-shaped blue flowers and tender, cucumber-flavored leaves. This annual plant grows quickly, reaching up to 24-36 inches tall, and thrives in full sun and well-draining soil. Borage is a favorite among pollinators, attracting bees and beneficial insects to your garden. The edible flowers add a decorative touch to salads, desserts, and beverages, while the leaves can be used fresh in salads or as a flavorful addition to soups and sauces. Borage is also valued for its soil-enriching qualities, as its deep roots help aerate the soil and draw up nutrients. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, borage reseeds readily, providing continuous beauty and utility in the garden. Its combination of culinary uses, ornamental appeal, and benefits to the ecosystem make it a must-have for any herb or vegetable garden. Whether you’re growing it for its edible qualities or to attract pollinators, borage is a rewarding and versatile addition to your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorage\u003c\/strong\u003e - Starflower - \u003ci\u003eBorago officinalis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardy Annual\u003c\/strong\u003e The borage plant is a fascinating herb native to Syria with wrinkled, hairy leaves and a cucumber-like taste. Edible, bright blue star-shaped flowers with prominent black anthers have a sweet flavor and are perfect garnishes for desserts. When the borage flower is in bloom, it attracts bees, which results in a honey with a unique flavor. Growing borage is easy, it flourishes in less than great soil and reseeds readily.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDid You Know?\u003c\/strong\u003e Borage makes a great companion plant for squash, strawberries, and tomatoes in your garden bed. Many parts of the plant are also used medicinally.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil \u0026amp; Water:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in full sun, in well-draining soil. Borage does not require fertile soil, however it performs best when organic matter is added. Provide even water throughout development. In hot climates it may perform better with afternoon shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Growing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow seeds directly when soil reaches 55°F, or start indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting \u0026amp; Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvest the star-shaped flowers for use as a garnish on cakes, as a splash of color in a salad or frozen in ice cubes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Temperature: \u003c\/strong\u003e55-70°F\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth: \u003c\/strong\u003e1\/2\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination: \u003c\/strong\u003e7-18 Days\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight At Maturity: \u003c\/strong\u003e12\"-24\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays To Maturity: \u003c\/strong\u003e50-70 Days\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun\/Shade: \u003c\/strong\u003eFull to Partial Sun\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing After Thinning: \u003c\/strong\u003e12\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox Seeds per Pack: \u003c\/strong\u003e100 Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore information on borage seeds and plants can be found in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.groworganic.com\/blogs\/articles\/borage-a-beautiful-herb-with-many-benefits\"\u003ecompanion article in the Resource Center\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42527331811364,"sku":"SNV8202","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0254\/3914\/1924\/files\/organic-borage.jpg?v=1755531621","url":"https:\/\/www.growitdepot.com\/products\/borage-seeds-organic","provider":"Grow It Depot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}