Borage Seeds
- HOW TO GROW
- FAST FACTS
- REVIEWS
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Borage thrives in partial shade or full sun and well drained, rich soil; it can also grow very well in poor soil or dry conditions. Since it does not transplant well, direct seeding is the best option. After the last frost of spring when the soil has warmed, sow seeds 1/4" deep and 12-15" apart in rows 18" apart. Germination should occur within 7-14 days. As a companion plant to strawberries or tomatoes, borage improves pollination, discourages pests, and attracts bees.
Growing: Keep the soil fairly moist and weeds under control. Since too much soil contact can cause the drooping leaves to rot, a layer of mulch may be helpful. If the plant grows tall and begins to fall over, staking or a trellis may be necessary. Remove wilted blossoms to encourage new flowers.
Harvesting: About 6-8 weeks after planting when the plant has been well established, harvesting of the leaves can begin. Small, tender leaves are preferred for culinary use because the older leaves are covered with prickly hairs. Harvest the leaves or flowers in the morning after the dew has dried, choosing flowers that are just beginning to open. Though the leaves and flowers keep for several days in the refrigerator, they tend to lose their flavor when frozen.
Seed Saving: Borage reseeds itself very easily if left alone, though the seeds can easily be collected. Remove the seed heads when they have fully matured and begin to dry; spread them out in a protected location away from direct sunlight to finish drying. Thresh the seeds and remove the debris. Store the seeds in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Latin Name: Borago officials
Type: Open Pollinated, Heirloom, Cool Season|Warm Season
Life Cycle: Annual
USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Seeds per Ounce: 1,250
Planting Method: Direct Sow
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 24 Inches
Color: Green, Blue
Bloom Season: Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall
Uses: Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Honeybees, Aromatic
Borage
Haven't planted yet. Received seeds in good time. No issues.
All Seeds.....
....are the best quality, I only buy seeds from here now!
Website review
It's winter, so I can't attest to seed success yet. But I must say that this is the best website catalog I have found. They provide the most information on plant characteristics, requirements and planting instructions.
Good value for bulk seeds!
I read that this is known as the magic bullet of companion plants, bought to scatter around my garden.
borage seeds
I love the packaging and my bees love the flowers.
Great
Thanks
Service is ALWAYS reliable
Decided to intentionally expand our borage planting this year. We purchased organic last year and had timely shipping and receipt of product as promised. Same for this year. Have not yet planted the new packet(s) yet [unfortunately they were OS of organic], but last year we had 99% germination both with indoor starts and eventual direct seed. Would not hesitate to recommend Everwilde for true to species sales, high quality seeds, and reliable service.
Would buy from Everwilde again...
I purchased one pound of Borage seed to plant for our bees. They arrived quickly and packaged nicely. We were able to get them in the ground before the rain came in, and are patiently waiting :)
Great prices
Haven't planted these just yet but I love how they are packaged and love the pricing on this quantity. Thank you
Great Seed company!
Good selection; fast delivery; reasonable prices (especially on bulk seed); premium, functional & informative packaging. Always happy with my orders. Thank you all for what you do!
Great Selection & Prompt Shipping
My seeds just arrived but it's too cold to plant them. We had snow last night and more is forecast for the next 3 days. Therefore, I'm unable to say whether the seeds are viable or what the flowers look like. Maybe I can update this review by late summer.
Borage
Love this plant because of how it attracts bees. The ordering process was easy and shipping was prompt. Thank you.
Super quick - Great choices
Great Selection and Super quick shipping. Great pictures and descriptions so much so I ordered things I wanted to try. Can hardly wait until Spring to set out my new plants and direct sow some things I now have to try.
The girls and flowers
I am raising honey bees and I didn't want the girls to have to travel far, it's to early to plant but the bed is ready I like the package the seeds came in
DESCRIPTION
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Borage thrives in partial shade or full sun and well drained, rich soil; it can also grow very well in poor soil or dry conditions. Since it does not transplant well, direct seeding is the best option. After the last frost of spring when the soil has warmed, sow seeds 1/4" deep and 12-15" apart in rows 18" apart. Germination should occur within 7-14 days. As a companion plant to strawberries or tomatoes, borage improves pollination, discourages pests, and attracts bees.
Growing: Keep the soil fairly moist and weeds under control. Since too much soil contact can cause the drooping leaves to rot, a layer of mulch may be helpful. If the plant grows tall and begins to fall over, staking or a trellis may be necessary. Remove wilted blossoms to encourage new flowers.
Harvesting: About 6-8 weeks after planting when the plant has been well established, harvesting of the leaves can begin. Small, tender leaves are preferred for culinary use because the older leaves are covered with prickly hairs. Harvest the leaves or flowers in the morning after the dew has dried, choosing flowers that are just beginning to open. Though the leaves and flowers keep for several days in the refrigerator, they tend to lose their flavor when frozen.
Seed Saving: Borage reseeds itself very easily if left alone, though the seeds can easily be collected. Remove the seed heads when they have fully matured and begin to dry; spread them out in a protected location away from direct sunlight to finish drying. Thresh the seeds and remove the debris. Store the seeds in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Latin Name: Borago officials
Type: Open Pollinated, Heirloom, Cool Season|Warm Season
Life Cycle: Annual
USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Seeds per Ounce: 1,250
Planting Method: Direct Sow
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 24 Inches
Color: Green, Blue
Bloom Season: Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall
Uses: Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Honeybees, Aromatic
Reviews
Review
Borage
Haven't planted yet. Received seeds in good time. No issues.
Review
All Seeds.....
....are the best quality, I only buy seeds from here now!
Review
Website review
It's winter, so I can't attest to seed success yet. But I must say that this is the best website catalog I have found. They provide the most information on plant characteristics, requirements and planting instructions.
Review
Good value for bulk seeds!
I read that this is known as the magic bullet of companion plants, bought to scatter around my garden.
Review
borage seeds
I love the packaging and my bees love the flowers.
Review
Great
Thanks
Review
Service is ALWAYS reliable
Decided to intentionally expand our borage planting this year. We purchased organic last year and had timely shipping and receipt of product as promised. Same for this year. Have not yet planted the new packet(s) yet [unfortunately they were OS of organic], but last year we had 99% germination both with indoor starts and eventual direct seed. Would not hesitate to recommend Everwilde for true to species sales, high quality seeds, and reliable service.
Review
Would buy from Everwilde again...
I purchased one pound of Borage seed to plant for our bees. They arrived quickly and packaged nicely. We were able to get them in the ground before the rain came in, and are patiently waiting :)
Review
Great prices
Haven't planted these just yet but I love how they are packaged and love the pricing on this quantity. Thank you
Review
Great Seed company!
Good selection; fast delivery; reasonable prices (especially on bulk seed); premium, functional & informative packaging. Always happy with my orders. Thank you all for what you do!
Review
Great Selection & Prompt Shipping
My seeds just arrived but it's too cold to plant them. We had snow last night and more is forecast for the next 3 days. Therefore, I'm unable to say whether the seeds are viable or what the flowers look like. Maybe I can update this review by late summer.
Review
Borage
Love this plant because of how it attracts bees. The ordering process was easy and shipping was prompt. Thank you.
Review
Super quick - Great choices
Great Selection and Super quick shipping. Great pictures and descriptions so much so I ordered things I wanted to try. Can hardly wait until Spring to set out my new plants and direct sow some things I now have to try.
Review
The girls and flowers
I am raising honey bees and I didn't want the girls to have to travel far, it's to early to plant but the bed is ready I like the package the seeds came in