Herb: Borage Seeds

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Contents: Approximately 56 seeds, 1 g. Days to Maturity: 80 days Borage is a bushy herb with bright blue edible flowers. The plant has been used to attract bumble bee pollinators t o garden plots. The leaves can be used sparingly to add a cucumber-like flavor in salads, or for flavoring cool drinks. Plants fade in deep summer heat and humidity, but can be reseeded for late summer/early fall harvest. Medicinal: Seeds contain over 20% GLA (gamma-Linolenic acid) which is extracted and used commercially as an economical substitute for evening primrose oil. Southern Exposure focuses on offering heirloom varieties that are particularly well suited to growing in the Southeast. They work with a number of small farms in order to provide only Certified Organic and Non-GMO seeds. Show more