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Borage Seeds

$3.25

Borago officinalis

Piercing blue and purple flowers are edible in salads and make a delicious, soothing tea. Easy-to-grow by direct seed after danger of frost has passed. 

Direct seed or transplant into the garden after all danger of frost has passed. Borage will need full sun and well-draining soil. Water well to ensure good germination. Once germinated, borage will need at least an inch of water per week. Typically grown for flowers. Annual. 

  • Planting Information
Average Seed / ozSeed / 100' RowAverage Yield / 100' RowDays to Harvest
1400n/an/a50-60
Planting SeasonIdeal Soil TempSunFrost Tolerance
After Last Frost65-85°FFull SunFrost Sensitive
Sowing MethodSeed DepthDirect Seed Spacing

Min. Seeds 

Per Packet

Transplant or Direct Seed1/4"10-12"50
Mature SpacingDays to SproutProduction CycleSeed Viability
18-24"7-14Annual3-5 years