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Borage
Borage flowers grow in clusters and open to reveal beautiful indigo blossoms with dark, pointed anthers. In addition to tasting delicious, Borage is low in cholesterol and rich in gamma linoleic acid, which has been shown to reduce inflammation. Borage also boasts high levels of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, magnesium, and potassium.
Category
Days to Sprout
Taste It for
Temprature
Germination
Pollination
Prunning
Plant Health
Support
Harvest
Flowers
5-10
8-15 weeks
Check the roots monthly and trim any that are brown or extending past the yPod. Prune older foliage as it turns yellow or brown by snipping where the leaf meets the main stem.
If you notice your Borage looking a little top-heavy, we suggest using our Plant Belt to support its height.
Flowers develop 6-8 weeks after sprouting. Harvest once they open by gently snipping or pinching at the flowers’ base. To harvest Borage leaves, simply snip where the leaf meets the main stem.
Origin
Also known as starflower or bee bush, Borage is native to the eastern Mediterranean region. Naturalized throughout Europe and North America, Borage is well known in homeopathy and cultivated to attract pollinators and repel unwanted pests.
Qualities
Borage flowers grow in clusters and open to reveal beautiful indigo blossoms with dark, pointed anthers. In addition to tasting delicious, Borage is low in cholesterol and rich in gamma linoleic acid, which has been shown to reduce inflammation. Borage also boasts high levels of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, magnesium, and potassium.