White Borage Herb Seeds

White Borage, Borago officinalis Alba,Star-flower, Bee Bread, White Borage.
White Borage Edible Flowers- MEDICINAL,CULINARY,TEAS

Can be started indoors, following these guidelines. Seedlings are not tolerant of being pricked individually out of flats, they start nicely in cell packs (the 6-pack containers garden centers frequently use) or in 2 inch containers. Do not to allow seedlings to become root-bound. Kept at 70° F., germination is in 5-15 days. Or, direct sow ¼ inch deep and 6 inches apart. Thin to 12-24 inches apart.

Borage, Borago officinalis,also known as a starflower !

Did you know that the borage flower is not only edible but tasty too? It tastes sweet like honey. Pluck the flower off the plant from its center and put it on top of any dish for a beautiful edible garnish, we love it in salads!

Mother nature hasnât given very many  edible choices so it nice to know that the borage flower is one of them. Borage flower is not only edible but tasty too !

Grow this decorative plant from Borage seeds. Borage herb seeds produce these beautiful star-shaped flowers and textured leaves. Borage herb benefits include beauty in the garden, attraction for bees and a great addition to summer drinks.
Plant this unusual 24 inch annual herb for its pure ornamental value, to attract much-coveted bees to your garden, and to harvest for teas and other summer drinks. When young, the cucumber flavored leaves may be added to salads. The flowers (which are excellent for cutting and have a long vase-life) are used as garnishes (in cold drinks like ice tea and lemonade) or added to salads. Cut sprays of Borage all summer long to garnish and add flavor to cold drinks and salads!

Borage plants are also considered to be a great companion plant for vegetable gardens and orchards because of the attraction of bees to the blue flowers. Plant Borage seeds where pollination is needed!
How To Grow Borage From Herb Seed: Direct sow Borage seeds outdoors after danger of frost has passed. These herb seeds prefer fine, well-worked moist soil. Borage is considered to be a liberal self-sower, dropping its own herb seeds, so you can enjoy more plants next year.

Season: Annual
USDA Zones: 3 - 9
Height: 24 inches
Bloom Season: Summer
Bloom Color: Blue
Environment: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Type: Rich, well-drained, pH 6.6 - 7.3
Planting Directions

Temperature: 70F
Average Germ Time: 7 - 14 days
Light Required: Yes
Depth: 1/8 inch
Sowing Rate: 1 seed every 4 inches
Moisture: Keep moist until germination
Plant Spacing: Rows 24 inches a part; thin seedlings 8 - 10 inches

Materials: annual herb,fresh herbs,Herb seed,Organic,great in containers,edging,fragrant,Borage,Blue Borage,Borago officinalis,starflower