OSC Herb Seeds Borage Pkg.

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Approximately 50 seeds/package (50 seeds/gram) Borage seeds produce loads of pretty blue flowers that help to attract beneficial bees to your garden. Plants grow to 50 cm tall in t he garden. We believe that borage is often overlooked and definitely underused in the garden, as it makes an outstanding ornamental plant. Flowers are used as a garnish for salads, or are candied, while the leaves are used to flavour claret punch. Borage may establish itself in the garden by self-sowing or by animals distributing the seeds. While it is adventive, borage is not invasive. Sow seed directly outdoors in a sunny site with average soil in mid-to-late May. Plant seed 3 mm deep and 2.5 cm apart. Thin seedlings to 30 cm apart. Seed can also be started indoors in a soil-less medium 4-6 weeks before the last frost date. Keep the temperature at 20° C for the 7-10 day germination period, then grow at a slightly cooler temperature before hardening off, and planting out after the danger of frost has passed. Show more