Description
| Borage Bourrache Borago officinalis |
Annual/self-seeds | Open Pollinated | Heirloom Annuel/se resème | Pollinisation libre | Patrimoine |
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| ÌGO Seeds FL/BORAGE.0752.AA ID:23358 Î | GO Seeds FL/BORAGE.0752.AA ID:23358 | Seeds/Semences: ~20 Germination > 85% Lot: GOGOG173 |
| FL.E/BORAGE Borage Annual/self-seeds | Open Pollinated | Heirloom | ORGANIC Borago officinalis |
18-24″ 12-36″1-2′(w) 50-65 d/j ![]() -7°C |
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Originated in Syria, naturalized to Europe. Edible flower with a refreshing taste that is often used for tea, tastes like cucumber flavor. Young leaves can be harvested and cooked like spinach. Borage seeds contain oils with the highest concentration (20% to 30%) of the fatty acid GLA. Borage is also a total bee magnet! Borage is self-seeding annual. Vitamins+: B9+, Ca, Cu+, K, Mg++, Mn, P, Gamma-Linolenic Acid Companions: Tomato, Peppers, Squash, Cabbage, Strawberry, Cucumber, Beans, Peas. Far from: Potato, Cabbage. GaiaOrganics.ca |
| ÌGO-Plant 20.FL.E/BORAGE.0752.AA ID:23358 Î | GO-Plant 20.FL.E/BORAGE.0752.AA ID:23358 | FL.E/BORAGE Borage |
ID: 23358 | Planting Tip: Pinching the terminal growth will force a bushier plant but may sacrifice some of the flowers. Harvesting Tip: Pick fresh flowers for freezing or drying for bouquets. Cut the fresh leaves during the summer to add to salads or spreads. Storage Tip: Best used fresh. Dry leaves in a cool, dark place. Freeze flowers in ice cube trays w/ water for decorative culinary use. |


1/4-1/2″ direct
18-24″
24-30″
5-15 days/jrs (Scarify)
12-36″













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