Where to plant borage?
Where to plant borage?
The herb known as the borage is a common plant found growing in the wild areas of most European and Mediterranean countries, where the climate suits the herb. While borage does not grow native in North America, herbalist are very familiar with the plant and the herb borage is cultivated now in some places in the North American continent.
How to grow borage?
Best location: Plant borage in full sun; it will tolerate partial shade.
What does borage taste like?
Borage ( borago officinalis ) is a freely seeding, easy-to-grow annual plant with delicious blue flowers, and prickly leaves that taste a bit like cucumbers. Borage is considered an herb, but is often grown as a flower.
When to plant borage seeds?
Plant borage seeds during April and May, when the soil temperature is about 70 degrees Fahrenheit . Sow seeds in sunny areas in shallow rows spaced 12 inches apart. Cover seeds with about 1 centimeter of soil, and water until soil surface is moist. Do not attempt to transplant borage; it forms a long taproot and therefore does not transplant well.
