BORAGE: BLUE FLOWERED

(BORAGO OFFICINALIS)

Also known as starflower the small, abundant flowers are attractive to bees and can be used to decorate salads, soups, cakes.

The leaves can be eaten and have a cucumber like flavour.

Readily self-seeds

WHEN TO PLANT

Cool Climate: SEP – FEB

Temperate: AUG – MAR

Sub – Tropical: FEB – DEC

Tropical: APR – OCT

Arid: AUG – FEB

SOIL PREFERENCES

PH 5.5 – 6.5

Moist, rich, well-drained soil.

GROWING TIPS

A good companion plant for strawberries.

Grows to approx1 metre.

Direct sow 50cm apart.

Requires well drained soil.

DAYS TO HARVEST

60 Days

APPROX 50 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATED SEED 100% TASMANIAN GROWN

GROWN ORGANICALLY