{"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. Approximately 8–10 weeks to flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/Certified_Organic_600_bottom_sm.png?v=1781575017\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: right;\" width=\"194\" height=\"153\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46649682559194,"sku":null,"price":4.4,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/H_Borage3_3c6f2f99-2858-4fe3-a20e-e6bdfbcd4bb4.jpg?v=1786411616","url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/products\/borage-678-organic","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}