{"product_id":"borage","title":"Borage","description":"\u003cp\u003eBorage is an open-pollinated herb variety that produces edible leaves and flowers. Plants average 18-24\" tall and produce loads of small, edible flowers that are light blue. A few pink flowers will be present as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorage leaves are edible and have a mild cucumber flavor. It is most commonly used as a bright, flavorful addition to salads, dips or cocktails. This is a warm-season herb that has a long harvest period. Leaves and flowers can be harvested as soon as plants begin to flower. It is also known for its medicinal uses to reduce fever, pain and inflammation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorage is a popular plant for attracting bees and other pollinators to the vegetable garden and homestead. Bees love it and use it to make some of the best honey you've ever had! Once established, plants are relatively drought-tolerant and will continue to produce throughout the warm growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt works great when grown in containers, raised beds or in-ground gardens. It can also be used as a warm-season cover crop to provide ground cover and feed pollinators. It is self-sowing and will readily reseed if allowed to do so. As a result, we recommend growing it in a permanent area where it can continue to volunteer plants year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend direct-seeding Borage as it does not perform as well when transplanted. It produces an elongated taproot, much like a carrot, which can make transplanting difficult. When direct-seeding, plant Seeds 3-4\" apart with a 24\" row spacing. Seeds will usually take 7-14 days to germinate, so growing in an area with a low weed seed bank will be important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBorage Planting Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e direct seed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e after last frost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/4″\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Spacing: \u003c\/strong\u003e3-4″\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24″\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisease Tolerance: \u003c\/strong\u003eNone\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"200 Seeds","offer_id":53972911947960,"sku":"AG9ZC 8443579171126","price":8.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Pound","offer_id":53972911980728,"sku":"AG9ZC 8443579171126-2","price":8.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Pounds","offer_id":53972912013496,"sku":"AG9ZC 8443579171126-3","price":8.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/3390\/2520\/files\/borage_24b10d93-b32b-4f89-b127-e011c2fd4137.jpg?v=1787549297","url":"https:\/\/hosstoolssale.com\/products\/borage","provider":"hosstoolssale.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}