{"product_id":"borage-seeds","title":"Borage - Herb Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eBorage - Herb Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoraginaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMediterranean\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45-90 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to partial shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate; allow topsoil to dry slightly between waterings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-drained, moderately fertile soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight; compost is usually sufficient\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Young \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;leaves and flowers are culinary\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;, adding a cool cucumber flavour to salads, drinks and garnishes. The blue blooms are a strong \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;bee and butterfly attractant\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; and borage is a useful companion plant near tomatoes and squash.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Sow seeds \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;1 cm deep\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; directly where they will grow, as borage dislikes root disturbance. Germination takes \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;7-14 days\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;. Thin or space plants \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;30-45 cm apart\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;. It grows quickly and flowers in about \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;50-60 days\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;. Harvest young leaves regularly and let some flowers set seed for self-sowing.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I sow borage seeds in India?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow in the cooler season from October to February in the plains. Direct sow where it will grow, since borage resents transplanting once its taproot forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan borage be grown in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, use a deep pot of at least 25-30 cm to accommodate its taproot. Place it in sun to part shade and it will give you edible leaves and flowers within two months.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51051737579766,"sku":"SED-HRB-BORAGE-001","price":74.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-seeds-borage-herb-seeds-16969056583820.jpg?v=1782713931","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/borage-seeds","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}