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Borage
SKU
417RV9C
£7.99
2 In stock
A FAVOURITE garnish for salads and summer drinks, Borage has an enticing, cucumber-like flavour.
Category: Herbs
(Annual)
An edible and ornamental plant with beautiful loose drooping clusters of sky blue, star shaped flowers that are a magnet for bees and butterflies. Flowers have a cucumber like flavour that can be used in iced drinks and garnish for salads. The leaves can also be used, but are best harvested in the morning before the sun hits them as they will keep for longer.
Planting
Plant in well-drained soil or compost, in full sun.
Care
Keep well watered until established, and in dry weather. Protect from slugs and snails. Self seeds easily.
Height & Spread:
60 – 90cm × 30 – 60cm.
Harvesting
Harvest Borage leaves and flowers using scissors or fingertips, ideally in the morning when their flavours are most intense. Frequent harvesting encourages new growth but avoid taking more than a third of the plant at a time.
An edible and ornamental plant with beautiful loose drooping clusters of sky blue, star shaped flowers that are a magnet for bees and butterflies. Flowers have a cucumber like flavour that can be used in iced drinks and garnish for salads. The leaves can also be used, but are best harvested in the morning before the sun hits them as they will keep for longer.
Planting
Plant in well-drained soil or compost, in full sun.
Care
Keep well watered until established, and in dry weather. Protect from slugs and snails. Self seeds easily.
Height & Spread:
60 – 90cm × 30 – 60cm.
Harvesting
Harvest Borage leaves and flowers using scissors or fingertips, ideally in the morning when their flavours are most intense. Frequent harvesting encourages new growth but avoid taking more than a third of the plant at a time.
| Product Name | Borage |
|---|---|
| Species | Borage |
| Variety | Borago officinalis |
| Also Known As | Borago officinalis |
| Planting Time | March - September |
| Harvest Time | When required |
| Bolting Resistance | Good |
| Hardyness | Good |
| Size | 3 x 10cm pot plants |
| Pack Size | 3 x 10cm plug plants |