HERB-BORAGE BLUE
$3.50
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Borago officinalis
HERB-BORAGE BLUE is a decorative plant with pretty blue flowers. The leaves and the flowers picked at the start of flowering and should be dried quickly. Borage is not a fussy plant, but the richer the soil, the bushier the plant will be. It prefers full sun, and needs protection from wind as it is easily blown over. Once growth is established, it will continue to seed itself. Place plants close together so they can support each other.
Scatter in spring or early autumn. Sow in rows. Pat down the soil, when big enough thin out leaving just the strongest seedlings.
SKU: HBB
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| Germination Time (Days) | 14 - 21 |
| Sowing Depth (mm) | 10 |
| Plant Spacing (cm) | 30 |
| pH | 7 |
| Soil Temperature (°C) | - |
| Hardy / Frost Tender | Hardy |
| Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings | Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings |
| Seed Preparation | - |
| Plant Height | 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 feet) |
|---|---|
| Season of Interest | Summer |
| Temperature Range | 15 - 30°C (59 - 86°F) |
| Annual / Perennial / Biennial | Annual |
| Frost Hardy / Tender | Frost Tender |
| Full Sun / Part Sun / Shade | Full Sun |
| Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings | Sow Direct |
| Seed Preparation | None required, can sow directly. |
| Sowing Depth | 1 - 2 cm (0.4 - 0.8 inches) |
| Plant Spacing | 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 inches) |
| Row Spacing | 45 - 60 cm (18 - 24 inches) |
| Watering | Moderate, ensure soil doesn’t dry out completely. |
| Good Companion Plants | Strawberries, Tomatoes, Squash |
| Bad Companion Plants | None specific, Borage is generally beneficial for most plants. |
| Pests | Aphids, Caterpillars, Slugs |
| Diseases | Powdery mildew in humid conditions |
HERB-BORAGE BLUE
$3.50
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