Borage (Borago officinalis) is a classic salad herb that is always used fresh. This annual plant reaches up to 80 cm in height, with young leaves that can be harvested year-round. Its beautiful blue flowers are edible and serve as a valuable food source for insects and bees. Borage can be grown both in the ground and in pots, making it a versatile addition to any garden or balcony.
Key Features:
Botanical Name:Borago officinalis.
Growth Habit: Annual plant with lush foliage and vibrant blue flowers.
Uses: Fresh salad herb, edible flowers, and a valuable resource for pollinators.
Suitability: Can be grown in pots or directly in the ground.
Botanical name: Borago officinalis Vegetation period: annual Use of flowers: Balcony/pots, Good for insects and bees
Species-specific cultivation instructions
Seed required for direct sowing (g/100m²): 250 g/100 m² Seed required for 1000 (ø 10 cm)-pots: 150 g Distance between rows and plants (cm): 30 x 20 cm Sowing depth: 0.5-1 cm Sowing date: direct sowing from April till June
Origin
Multiplier: Azienda agricola "Sol Ribaldo" / Elia Betrame, Gärtnerei Spiren / Per Andersen, Kräuter- und Samenbaubetrieb in Querciola, Peter Kiefer, Saatzucht Rose Cerifications:Demeter, EU-Standard
Choosing a selection results in a full page refresh.
