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Borage Seed Starter Grow Kit

BOTANICAL NAMEBorago officinalis

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Borage is a fuzzy herb with edible, cucumber-flavored blue star flowers that bees can't resist.

GERMINATION7-14 days
SUNLIGHTFull Sun to Partial Shade (4-8 hours daily)

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Germination01

7-14 days

Light02

Full Sun to Partial Shade (4-8 hours daily)

Temperature03

65-75F

Hardiness04

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Borage care, from seed onward.

Botanical name
Borago officinalis
Common names
Starflower, Bee Bread
Family
Boraginaceae
Genus
Borago
Species
B. officinalis
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Start growing

Easy from seed; self-sows prolifically. Prefers full sun to partial shade.

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Growing with your kit

The Seeds In A Cup® kit shows how the fuzzy seedlings of borage protect themselves from early-season cold.

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Propagation

By seed.

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Seasonal growth & harvest

Blooms continuously from summer to frost once established.

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Growing conditions

Open sunny fields and edges of woodlands.

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Weather & tolerances

Moderate drought tolerance; will wilt in intense noon heat but recover in evening.

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Pests & plant health

Aphids and powdery mildew.

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Plant safety

Safe for consumption; excessive use of leaves should be avoided due to trace alkaloids.

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Botanical features

An annual with bristly stems and bright blue star-shaped flowers.

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Varieties

‘Alba’ (White flowers).

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Garden & everyday uses

Flowers are edible (cucumber flavor). leaves used in salads. Major nectar source for bees

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Native range & distribution

Mediterranean region origins; now naturalized in many temperate zones.

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Conservation

Secure; major agricultural crop for borage seed oil.

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Name origins

Likely from the Arabic ‘abu rish’ meaning father of sweat, referring to its medicinal use as a sudorific.

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History

Once called 'Father of Courage'; Roman soldiers would put borage in their wine before battle.

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Borage is a fuzzy herb with edible, cucumber-flavored blue star flowers that bees can't resist. How to grow Borage from seed Scatter the seeds on the surface and press them in lightly — they need a little light to sprout, so don't bury them. Then set the clear humidity lid on top to hold warmth and moisture. Keep the planter warm and in bright light, and mist the surface whenever it begins to dry. When your Borage sprouts appear, remove the lid and move it to your brightest window or under a grow light. Once seedlings have their second set of true leaves, pot them up or move them outdoors after your last frost. Borage at a glance Botanical name: Borago officinalis Germination: 7-14 days at 65-75F USDA zones: Any Zone If grown indoors Mature size: 18-36 inches Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade (4-8 hours daily) Seeds included: 2-7+ Seeds Frequently asked questions What's included in the Borage Seed Starter Grow Kit? How do I grow Borage from seed? Moisten the included soil, sow your Borage seeds at the depth on the instruction card, keep the planter warm and bright under the humidity lid, and mist until they sprout. Full steps are in your kit. How long do Borage seeds take to germinate? Borage seeds typically sprout in 7-14 days at 65-75F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions. Does this kit use real potting soil? What if my seeds don't sprout?
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How do I grow Borage from seed?

Moisten the included soil, sow your Borage seeds at the depth on the instruction card, keep the planter warm and bright under the humidity lid, and mist until they sprout. Full steps are in your kit.

How long do Borage seeds take to germinate?

Borage seeds typically sprout in 7-14 days at 65-75F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions.

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