The Seed Program
Growing Hints
This is one of the many growing hints that are available as a
bonus with a registered copy of The Seed Program.
Borage
Borage is an easy to grow annual herb with a cucumber-like flavor.
The leaves, stems and flowers are all edible. The small, young
leaves are the best to use, but all leaves are fuzzy in texture
and this makes it unappealing to some. The leaves can be used
to season soups and stocks, and then removed like bay leaves.
The stems may be peeled and used like celery. The plant flowers
all summer long, which makes the plant attractive to people and
beneficial insects alike. Borage usually has blue flowers, but
a white flowered variety is also available.
Borage is easy to grow right out in the garden, just plant the
seeds after danger of frost has passed. The plant is not finicky,
but likes rich moist soil the best. Mulch is helpful. The abundant
flowers produce many seeds, and new plants will usually appear
in the same spot the following year. Be warned: the vigorous plants
may come up so thickly that you will start to think of it as a
weed.
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journal and a planting schedule you can customize for your region,
purchase The Seed Program!
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