Borage Seedling

Add a splash of color and a touch of nature’s beauty to your garden with our Borage Seedlings. Known for their striking star-shaped blue flowers and bristly, grey-green leaves, Borage is a versatile herb that thrives in South African climates. Perfect for attracting pollinators, enhancing your garden’s biodiversity, and adding a unique flavor to your culinary creations.

Key Features:

• Beautiful Blooms: Star-shaped blue flowers that attract bees and other pollinators.
• Versatile Herb: Leaves and flowers are edible, adding a cucumber-like flavor to salads and drinks.
• Hardy Plant: Thrives in hot, dry conditions typical of South African summers.
• Companion Plant: Excellent companion for tomatoes, squash, and strawberries.

Growing Instructions:

• Sowing Time: Best sown in spring once the soil has warmed up and all danger of frost is over1.
• Transplanting: Transplant seedlings outdoors after the last frost. Space plants 30 cm apart in well-drained soil.
• Support: Borage plants can grow quite large, so ensure they have enough space and consider staking if necessary.

Care Tips:

• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist until plants are established, then water moderately. Allow soil to dry out between watering.
• Sunlight: Full sun exposure for optimal growth.
• Fertilizing: Borage thrives in poor soil but will benefit from added compost in very poor conditions. Avoid over-fertilizing to prevent lanky growth1.

Why Choose Borage? Borage is a gardener’s delight, known for its beautiful flowers and versatility. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting, these seedlings are easy to grow and will reward you with a bountiful harvest and a garden buzzing with pollinators.