Thompson & Morgan Seeds
Herb Borage
A beautiful upright herb with rough leaves covered with silvery hairs and most attractive celestial blue flowers beloved by bees. Borage is an annual …
A beautiful upright herb with rough leaves covered with silvery hairs and most attractive celestial blue flowers beloved by bees. Borage is an annual growing to 45-90cm (18-36in) which self seeds happily. Cooking: Add Borage to summer drinks and wines because of its, cucumber flavour. Chopped leaves make a healthy soup or YOUNG leaves can be dipped in batter and lightly fried until crisp. Finely cut leaves make a delicious sandwich filling. Companion Plant: Grow it close to tomatoes to attract bees which fertilise the tomato blooms, and anything else in the vegetable garden. Nature's Remedy: Borage is a fine source of calcium and potassium and is recommended for toning up the glandular system, and all bronchial, lung and chest disorders. Prolonged use is not advisable. Special Note: Always check with your doctor before using herbs for medicinal purposes. Height: 60cm (24"). Spread: 45cm (18"). 100 seeds approx.
- Number of Seed in 1 packet:
- 100
- Sowing Months:
- Mar to May
- Flowering Months:
- Jun to Aug
- Harvest Months:
- Jun to Aug
- Ideal:
- Kitchen Garden, Cottage Gardens, Wildlife Gardens
- Hardiness:
- Hardy
- Position in:
- Full sun