Borage - 2x Mini Plug Plants - Edible Wildflower

Grow Your Own Delicious & Bee-Friendly Borage! KEY FEATURES • Vibrant blue, edible flowers with a cucumber flavour • Attracts beneficial pollinators, especially bees • Easy to grow and maintain, even for beginners • Self-seeds readily for continuous growth • Organically grown mini plug plants for a healthy start PLANT DETAILS Type: Herbs — Borago officinalis Colour: Sky blue (sometimes white cultivars exist) Season: Summer (June - October) Growth Habit: Upright, somewhat sprawling annual herb Flavour: Delicate cucumber-like fragrance and taste Time to Harvest: Approx. 8-10 weeks from planting GROWING CONDITIONS Sun: Full sun to partial sun Soil: Well-drained soil (acidic, neutral, alkaline) Watering: Keep soil moist during establishment; mature plants tolerate drier conditions but prefer consistent moisture. Spacing: 50cm (20 inches) Height: 50-70cm (20-28 inches) Spread: 20-45cm (9-18 inches) Hardiness: USDA Zones 2-11 (grown as an annual in the UK) CARE INSTRUCTIONS • Plant in spring after the last frost, in a sunny spot with well-drained soil. • Water regularly, especially during dry spells, to encourage larger plants. • Borage is not a hungry plant, but a general fertiliser in spring can boost growth in poor soils. • Space plants about 50cm apart to allow for good air circulation and growth. • Harvest leaves and flowers as needed throughout the summer for culinary use. WHAT'S INCLUDED 2x Mini Plug Plants DISPATCH Plants are carefully packed and dispatched Monday-Wednesday to avoid weekend delays.

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