Borage Seeds

Direct sow Borago Officinalis seeds, and never start them in trays. Borage develops a taproot that don't like to be disturbed. It is best to plant them after the last spring frosts, once the soil has warmed up to a minimum of 59°F. Plant each Borage seed ¼ inch deep, space them 12–15 inches apart, and in rows  about 18 inches wide, and keep them consistently watered until they start to sprout. Germination occurs within 7–14 days, and warm soil (about 70–77°F) can speed up the process. Add a pinch of sand to spread fine Borage flower seeds evenly over a larger bed.

Six hours of full sun is a must for Borago Officinalis flowers. However, Borage is more tolerant of partial shade than most herbs. Borage is a low-maintenance herb. It can thrive in well-drained soil, whether it's rich and loamy or poor and gritty. In heavy soil the roots rot quickly. Water Borage plant seeds once a week when they established and started to grow. Borage seeds grow into plants that tolerate heat and drought quite well.

Borago Officinalis Borage flower is a self-sufficient plant. A light mulching around the base is all it needs. Add a little stake to support heavy blooms. Deadhead spend flowers as it encourages new blooms and keeps it looking neat. It's time to harvest young leaves about 6-8 weeks after sowing. The flowers should be harvested in the morning, when they are at their best color, then float them in drinks, candied, or dry for a nice cup of Borage tea. A few should be left to dry on the plant at the end of the season, and you'll have fresh Borage seeds for next year.