Description: Borage is a striking herb, featuring brightly purple-blue star-shaped flowers! This decorative annual herb originates from the Mediterranean where it has multipurpose use as an herb or vegetable, and use in traditional medicine, tea, garnish, oils, and in cocktails. The edible flowers have a unique honey-like taste while the edible leaves taste like cucumber. Borage is self-seeding and grows heartily across Europe. It's leaves can be seen in European and Middle Eastern soups, sauces, pasta fillings, salads, desserts, and beverages. Borage can bloom continuously throughout the year in milder climates and attract bees with its nectar-rich blooms along the way. Also Known As: Starflower, Blue Borage, Beebread, Beeplant, Burrage, Bugloss, Borragine, Cool Tankard, Ox's Tongue, Tailwort, Common Borage, Echium, Gol, Cow's Tongue Flower, Gavzaban. We ship in 1 business day. Shipped with USPS First Class Mail. Plant Name: Borage Latin Name: Borago officinalis Days to Germinate: 7-14 Days to Bloom: 65 Plant Height: 18 - 24 Inches Bloom Diameter: 1/4 Inch Growth Habit: Bush USDA Zones: 3-10 Lifespan: Annual Brand: TomorrowSeeds Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Shade GMO: No Pollination: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated Seeds Packed For*: 2024 *Seeds are freshly packed for the growing season of the year listed. Seeds are still viable beyond pack date. Store in a cool and dry location such as the refrigerator or basement to best preserve germination rates. Planting Instructions: Soil Preparation: Remove weeds, large rocks, and litter from the planting area. Till the soil 8-10 inches deep and rake several times to break up large clods. It is best to do this when the soil is dry enough to not stick to garden tools. Loosening the soil will help the plant establish strong roots. Planting: Borage is a cool-season crop and does well in the cool temperatures of Spring and Fall. Soil temperature should be at least 50F for seeds to sprout. Use a hoe handle or stick to make a 1/4 inch furrow deep down the center of the ridge. Plant 3 seeds in the furrows spaced 16 inches apart within the rows. Cover lightly with loose soil then sprinkle with water. Keep moist until established. Planting Depth: 1/4 inch Within-Row Spacing: 16 inches Between-Row Spacing: 24 inches Harvesting: Borage may be harvested when fully mature, after about 60 days of growth. Cut individual young leaves for use, when about 1"-5" long. Harvest flowers as soon as they open and blossom for optimum flavor and aroma. Harvest regularly for continuous growth. Nutrition Facts: Borage, raw Amount per 1 cup (89 grams) Calories 19 % Daily Value* Total Fat 0.6 g 1% Saturated fat 0.2 g 1% Cholesterol 0 mg 0% Sodium 71 mg 3% Potassium 418 mg 9% Total Carbohydrate 2.7 g 1% Dietary fiber 0 g 0% Protein 1.6 g 3% Vitamin C 31mg 35% Calcium 6% Iron 2.9mg 16% Vitamin D 0% Vitamin B6 4% Vitamin B12 0% Magnesium 11% *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. Shipping Policy: We ship in 1 business day via USPS First Class Mail! Domestic Orders: FREE TRACKING and a special gift when you buy 4 or more items from our shop!Please use your PO Box address if you have one.Untracked orders will be sent in a white letter envelope from "TomorrowSeeds" with internal tracing.Always FREE domestic shipping! International Orders:Please use your PO Box address (or country equivalent) if you have one.Untracked orders will be sent in a white letter envelope from "Florence Ecnerolf" with internal tracing.For Tracked Orders, the maximum shipping charge you will pay is $18 USD. Per-item shipping rates will apply until your order's total shipping charge reaches $18 USD. Then your shipping total at checkout should be automatically capped to $18 USD. Questions or Concerns With Your Order:Please contact us first and we'll be more than happy to replace or refund your order. Custom or Bulk/Wholesale Orders:Please contact us and we will give you a quote. How To Navigate Our Shop:Click our store name "tomorrowseeds" under Seller Information or keep scrolling down to click the blue "Visit store" button.Once you're in our store, click "Categories" under the store banner.Click on the individual seed categories.Happy Browsing!
Price: 4.95 USD
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2024-11-10T20:32:43.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Climate: Arid, Highland, Humid Continental, Humid Subtropical, Marine West Coast, Mediterranean, Semiarid, Subarctic, Tropical Wet, Tropical Wet & Dry
Planting Time: 9 Weeks
Common Name: Borage
Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor & Outdoor
Color: Blue, Green, Purple
Brand: TomorrowSeeds
Season of Interest: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Type: Herb Seeds
Life Cycle: Annual
Watering: Medium
Genus: Borago
Seeds Packed For: 2024
Sunlight: Full Sun, Medium Sun
Features: Cold Resistant, Edible, Fast Growing, Flowering, Open-Pollinating
Cultivating Difficulty: Easy
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Species: Borage
Available Variations
Color: 100+ Count
Price: 4.95 USD
Available Quantity: 50
Quantity Sold: 3
Color: 300+ Count
Price: 10.8 USD
Available Quantity: 25
Quantity Sold: 0