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Large (3 ft tall) plant with a profusion of bright blue flowers all summer long, adored by bees, making borage a favorite of beekeepers. Young leaves and flowers have a delicate cucumber-like flavor, delightful in summer drinks, cold soups, and salads. Potassium-rich herb long valued as a medicinal by herbalists. Excellent companion plant. Flowers make pretty blue food and fabric dye.
Direct seed into sunny spot in garden in the spring, when ground can be worked easily. Low maintenance plant that self-seeds readily, so can become a permanent part of the garden. Does not transplant well.
plant together with sunflowers for color contrast and super-happy bees
plant under your fruit trees
leaves and flowers add a light flavor to sandwiches
herbalists recommend borage tea as a whole body tonic
excellent companion plant, esp. for tomatoes, squashes and strawberries
fresh flowers make pretty blue food and fabric dye
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Variety: Borago officinalis
Latin Name: Borago officinalis
Seed Count: 150
Plant Cycle: Annual
Days to Germinate: 7-14
Days to Harvest: 75-80
Farm Type: Ecologically Farmed
Planting Seasons: Spring
Seed Type: Open Pollinated
Cold Hardy: Yes
Seed Saving Level: Easy
Seed Storage : About 4-5+ years, when properly stored (cool, dry, dark)
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