Borage Seed Blend (Borago officinalis)

Description

Borage Seed Blend: Blue & White Seeds – Dual-Toned Garden Elegance Step into the captivating realm of the Blue & White Borage Blend, a combination that paints your garden with both serenity and vibrancy.

Planting Guide for the Blend:

• Soil Foundation: A sunny or semi-shaded spot with nutrient-rich, well-draining soil maximizes growth.
• Sowing Dual Tones: Scatter seeds ¼ to ½ inch deep, maintaining around 12 inches of space between them.
• Hydration Balance: Water consistently to maintain soil moisture but avoid over-saturation.
• Anticipating Blooms: Seedlings typically peek in 7-14 days, hinting at the forthcoming dual-colored spectacle.
• Harvest Pointers: Collect young leaves for a fresh taste and pluck flowers once they showcase their full splendor.

Safety Considerations:

The Blue & White Borage Blend is safe and beneficial for most. However, ensure you’re informed about its consumption, especially if you’re pregnant, nursing, or taking medication.

Borage Seed Blend

The blend of Blue & White Borage seeds offers more than just plants. It’s an experience, a journey from eye-catching visuals to delightful culinary adventures. Welcome a dual-toned wonder into your garden and revel in nature’s bounty.

Better than one is two! Two gorgeous colors to invite the pollinators to your home garden.

Our favorite! Self seeding, cold hardy and edible

Annual seed saving- seeds drop quickly

Set out as transplants after May 15th in the Mat-Su area

Interplant with any crops that require pollination

For all other regions: please confirm your last hard frost date prior to setting out

Roughly 30 seeds per packet

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Starting Seeds Indoors

1. Select Suitable Containers: Use small pots or seed trays equipped with drainage holes to prevent waterlogged soil.
2. Use a Good Seed-Starting Mix: Fill your containers with a light, sterile seed-starting mix to encourage healthy seedling development and reduce disease risks.
3. Planting Depth: Borage seeds should be sown about ¼ to ½ inch deep in the soil.
4. Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist but not overly wet. A gentle misting can provide the necessary moisture without disturbing the seeds.
5. Lighting: Borage seedlings require plenty of light to grow strong. Place them near a sunny window or use grow lights for about 12-14 hours per day.
6. Temperature: Aim for a temperature range of 65-70°F (18-21°C) for optimal germination, which usually occurs within 5-15 days.
7. Transplanting: Once seedlings are several inches tall and have a few true leaves, they can be transplanted outdoors after the risk of frost has passed.

Planting Borage Outdoors

1. Timing: Borage can be transplanted outdoors after the last spring frost. It can also be directly sown outdoors after the frost danger has passed.
2. Site Selection: Choose a sunny spot with well-draining soil. Borage grows well in full sun but can tolerate partial shade.
3. Soil Preparation: Borage isn’t particularly picky about soil but thrives in rich, well-drained soil. Adding compost can improve soil structure and nutrition.
4. Planting: Space borage plants or seeds about 12-18 inches apart to allow ample room for their bushy growth.
5. Watering: Water regularly to keep the soil moist, particularly during dry spells. Borage is relatively drought-tolerant once established but prefers consistent moisture.
6. Fertilizing: Generally, borage does not require a lot of fertilizer. If needed, a light application of a balanced organic fertilizer in the spring can promote healthier growth.
7. Care and Maintenance: Borage can become quite large and may need support if grown in very windy areas. It also self-seeds prolifically, so you may want to remove spent flowers if you want to control its spread in the garden.
8. Harvesting: Borage leaves and flowers can be harvested at any time during the growing season. The young leaves are tender and ideal for culinary uses, while the star-shaped blue flowers are both edible and attractive as garnishes.

Borage is not only valued for its edible leaves and beautiful flowers but also for its ability to attract bees and beneficial insects to the garden. It’s a wonderful addition to any vegetable or herb garden, bringing both utility and visual appeal.