{"title":"Borage","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"borage-678-organic","title":"Borage Organic Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorago officinalis \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn attractive and highly useful annual growing to approximately 90cm in height. Borage produces masses of striking blue star-shaped flowers that are highly attractive to bees and other beneficial insects, making it one of the best pollinator plants for the productive garden. Traditionally grown as a companion plant for strawberries, it is valued for attracting pollinators and supporting overall garden diversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe young leaves and flowers are edible and can be added to salads, desserts and drinks or used as colourful garnishes. Borage has a long history of traditional use and was once said to \"gladden the heart\". The plant is also known for concentrating potassium and contributes valuable organic matter when incorporated into the garden. Easy to grow and quick to flower, it readily self-seeds under favourable conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 60 seeds per packet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50 seeds\/gram\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTropics: May to August\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: September to November\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: October to December\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: November to December\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSow seed directly into well-drained soil in a sunny position. In warm areas, plant in early spring. In cool areas, wait until late spring. Cover seed lightly and keep moist during germination. Space plants approximately 40–60cm apart to allow room for their spreading habit. Borage prefers well-drained soil and regular watering during establishment but is relatively hardy once established. 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Borage produces masses of striking blue star-shaped flowers that are highly attractive to bees and other beneficial insects, making it one of the best pollinator plants for the productive garden. Traditionally grown as a companion plant for strawberries, it is valued for attracting pollinators and supporting overall garden diversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe young leaves and flowers are edible and can be added to salads, desserts and drinks or used as colourful garnishes. Borage has a long history of traditional use and was once said to \"gladden the heart\". The plant is also known for concentrating potassium and contributes valuable organic matter when incorporated into the garden. Easy to grow and quick to flower, it readily self-seeds under favourable conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 60 seeds per packet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50 seeds\/gram\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTropics: May to August\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: September to November\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: October to December\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: November to December\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSow seed directly into well-drained soil in a sunny position. In warm areas, plant in early spring. In cool areas, wait until late spring. Cover seed lightly and keep moist during germination. Space plants approximately 40–60cm apart to allow room for their spreading habit. Borage prefers well-drained soil and regular watering during establishment but is relatively hardy once established. 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Popular with chefs and home growers alike, they offer both culinary appeal and excellent visual presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvested at a young stage, borage microgreens provide the distinctive flavour of mature borage leaves in a convenient, compact form. Their succulent texture and refreshing taste make them an excellent addition to summer dishes and gourmet plating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasy to grow and quick to establish, borage microgreens perform well across a range of conditions and can be produced year round. 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