Borage Seeds:

Seed Type:   Heirloom Seed, Open Pollinated Seed

Also Known As:  Starflower

Similar in taste to certain types of cucumber, borage is a tasty culinary herb that is widely used in Europe and increasingly popular in the United States. Borage also produces very attractive edible flowers. Plant borage seeds in a sunny spot with well-draining soil.

Life Cycle:  Annual

Planting Season:  Spring

Growth Habit: Spreading

Flavor Profile

Cucumber-like; Slightly Sweet; Refreshing

Plant Characteristics

Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Easy to Grow & Maintain

Use

Culinary, Medicinal, Tea

Growing Conditions

Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Outdoor, Poor Soil Tolerant

Harvest Advantages

Dried

Plant Resistance

Deer

Planting Instructions:

For best results, direct sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed, as borage does not transplant well due to its long taproot. Sow seeds about ½ inch deep and space plants 12 to 18 inches apart. Keep the soil consistently moist during germination (7-14 days) and water regularly once established, though the plant is fairly drought-tolerant.

Warning: 

The plant parts (leaves, stems, flowers) contain chemicals (pyrrolizidine alkaloids) that may be harmful to the liver if consumed in large amounts or over a long period. Consult a healthcare professional before using medicinally. Toxic to dogs, cats, and horses.