BorageCommon Name: Borage Scientific Name: Borago officinalis USDA Hardiness Zones: not applicable, grown as an annual Approximate number of seeds per gram (ounce) : 70 (2,000) Sun: full sun Water: keep soil slightly moist during germination, do not overwater Soil: sow at 1/4 inch deep in rich, well-drained soil Temperature: 20 to 22 degrees Celsius (68 to 72 degrees Fahrenheit) Spacing: 12 inch spacing in rows about 18 to 24 inches apart Germination Time: 5 to 8 days Borage is one of the easier herbs to grow and it produces both edible flowers and leaves. The small star-shaped blue flowers are popular with bees. Sow borage seeds in their final location or in peat pots and/or peat pellets as borage does not transplant well. The leaves taste of cucumber and can be used in salads or drinks. For an extra decorative touch, freeze the borage flowers in ice cubes and serve with lemonade.
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