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Seed Germination Kit
Borage Seed Starter Grow Kit
BOTANICAL NAMEBorago officinalis
USD 10.99
100 in stock
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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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
Start growing
Easy from seed; self-sows prolifically. Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Growing with your kit
The Seeds In A Cup® kit shows how the fuzzy seedlings of borage protect themselves from early-season cold.
Propagation
By seed.
Seasonal growth & harvest
Blooms continuously from summer to frost once established.
Growing conditions
Open sunny fields and edges of woodlands.
Weather & tolerances
Moderate drought tolerance; will wilt in intense noon heat but recover in evening.
Pests & plant health
Aphids and powdery mildew.
Plant safety
Safe for consumption; excessive use of leaves should be avoided due to trace alkaloids.
Botanical features
An annual with bristly stems and bright blue star-shaped flowers.
Varieties
‘Alba’ (White flowers).
Garden & everyday uses
Flowers are edible (cucumber flavor). leaves used in salads. Major nectar source for bees
Native range & distribution
Mediterranean region origins; now naturalized in many temperate zones.
Conservation
Secure; major agricultural crop for borage seed oil.
Name origins
Likely from the Arabic ‘abu rish’ meaning father of sweat, referring to its medicinal use as a sudorific.
History
Once called 'Father of Courage'; Roman soldiers would put borage in their wine before battle.
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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.
Growing details are supplied in the Seeds In A Cup® product catalog. Follow the instructions included with your specific kit.
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