{"title":"Borage Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrowse Borage Seeds for culinary gardens, raised beds, containers, or mixed plantings. Compare options by flavor or aroma, lifecycle, growth habit, harvest use, and container fit to choose varieties suited to your site and goals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollow the individual product page and seed packet for sowing depth, timing, spacing, light, water, and harvest or bloom guidance. Organic certification, lifecycle, and other seed attributes are identified on individual product pages where applicable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore the broader \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/herb-seeds\"\u003eHerb Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ltd-o-borage-1-4lb","title":"Organic Borage (1\/4 lb)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorage\u003c\/strong\u003e - Starflower - \u003ci\u003eBorago officinalis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardy Annual\u003c\/b\u003e Borage is a fascinating herb native to Syria with wrinkled, hairy leaves and a cucumber-like taste. Edible, bright blue star-shaped flowers with prominent black anthers have a sweet flavor and are perfect garnishes for desserts. Flourishes in less than great soil and reseeds readily.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid You Know?\u003c\/b\u003e Borage makes a great companion plant for squash, strawberries, and tomatoes. Many parts of the plant are also used medicinally.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil \u0026amp; Water:\u003c\/b\u003e Plant in full sun, in well-draining soil. Borage does not require fertile soil, however it performs best when organic matter is added. Provide even water throughout development. In hot climates it may perform better with afternoon shade.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Growing:\u003c\/b\u003e Sow seeds directly when soil reaches 55F, or start indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarvesting \u0026amp; Storage:\u003c\/b\u003e Harvest the star-shaped flowers for use as a garnish on cakes, as a splash of color in a salad or frozen in ice cubes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil Temperature: \u003c\/b\u003e55-70°F\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanting Depth: \u003c\/b\u003e1\/2\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination: \u003c\/b\u003e7-18 Days\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeight At Maturity: \u003c\/b\u003e12\"-24\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDays To Maturity: \u003c\/b\u003e50-70 Days\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSun\/Shade: \u003c\/b\u003eFull to Partial Sun\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpacing After Thinning: \u003c\/b\u003e12\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eApprox Seeds per 1\/4 Pound: \u003c\/b\u003e5,181 Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse more options in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/herb-seeds\"\u003eHerb Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peaceful Valley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21544289828977,"sku":"SNV8202B","price":30.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/products\/organic-borage-1-4-lb.jpg?v=1747083982"},{"product_id":"hh-borage","title":"Borage Seeds (Organic)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBorage is presented as a specific seed variety for gardeners comparing choices by growth habit, seasonal timing, mature size, and intended use. The description below separates identifying traits from sowing and growing information, keeps numerical ranges visible when they are present in the product record, and avoids turning general crop guidance into a fixed promise. Use these details with the packet and local conditions when planning the planting, then record actual emergence, harvest, or bloom timing for future sowings successfully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVariety Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eBorago officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbaceous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrop category:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vegetable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecorded feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Container Compatible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct format:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seed packet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSowing \u0026amp; Growing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun\/Part Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarting location:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct Sow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the product-specific sowing figures for Borage as the starting point, then adjust timing to local soil temperature and frost conditions. Prepare the bed before planting, preserve the recorded spacing, and evaluate moisture at root depth instead of following a universal calendar. Watch development as the stated maturity window approaches and harvest at the size, texture, or color preferred for the crop. Label the row with the sowing date so actual performance can inform future plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore sowing Borage, review the packet alongside the current product details and note any range in temperature, germination, or maturity. Ranges reflect biological and seasonal variation rather than a fixed promise. Label each planting with its date and location, then compare emergence, growth, and harvest with local weather. This record is useful for succession plantings and for deciding whether the crop fits better into an earlier or later seasonal window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the original Borage packet and a dated garden label available while the planting develops. Comparing the printed information with actual site conditions will make later sowing and harvest decisions more precise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore related options in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/herb-seeds\"\u003eHerb Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Strictly Medicinal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21544419000433,"sku":"SNV7006","price":5.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/products\/blue_borage_3.jpg?v=1747083901"},{"product_id":"out-rpk-pvfs-seed-tin-companion-plants","title":"Gift Seed Tin - Companion Plants Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003e These carefully selected plants complement each other, promoting growth while attracting beneficial pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncluded in the collection are culinary staples like Cilantro, Italian Parsley, Common Chives, and Florence Fennel, each adding vibrant flavor to your kitchen creations. These herbs thrive in sunny spots with well-draining soil, producing lush foliage that’s as delightful to harvest as it is to use in cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAromatic powerhouses like English Thyme and Italian Oregano bring robust scents and flavors to the garden and table. These perennials are not only culinary stars but also excellent companions for vegetables, helping to deter pests naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection also includes Danvers Carrots, a classic variety known for its sweet, crisp roots, and Valencia Tomato, a bright and flavorful choice suited to slicing or adding to fresh salads. Both thrive in sunny conditions, offering abundant harvests for gardeners of all experience levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a touch of beauty, the vibrant blooms of Orange Calendula and the striking blue flowers of Borage attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, while providing edible petals that brighten any dish. Together, these plants create a thriving ecosystem in your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re starting a new garden or enhancing an existing one, the Companion Plants Collection offers a perfect balance of functionality and charm, ensuring a productive and harmonious growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pvfs-cilantro\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: hsl(0,0%,0%);\"\u003eCilantro\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pvfs-carrot-danvers\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: hsl(0,0%,0%);\"\u003eDanvers Carrots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pvfs-chives-common\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: hsl(0,0%,0%);\"\u003eCommon Chives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pvfs-parsley-italian\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: hsl(0,0%,0%);\"\u003eItalian Parsley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pvfs-fennel-florence\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff; color: hsl(0,0%,0%);\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eFlorence Fennel\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pvfs-thyme-english\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: hsl(0,0%,0%);\"\u003eEnglish Thyme\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pvfs-oregano\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: hsl(0,0%,0%);\"\u003eItalian Oregano\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pvfs-borage\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: hsl(0,0%,0%);\"\u003eBorage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pvfs-calendula-orange\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: hsl(0,0%,0%);\"\u003eOrange Calendula\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/valencia-tomato-seeds-organic\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: hsl(0,0%,0%);\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eValencia Tomato\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: hsl(0,0%,0%);\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: substitutions may be made if seeds are not available.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peaceful Valley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21548936102001,"sku":"DP418","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/files\/DP418-CompanionPlants-Image-1_7fa23d38-9c6b-412f-8264-20fd95eab4a6.png?v=1774391446"},{"product_id":"out-rpk-pvfs-seed-tin-herbal-teas","title":"Gift Seed Tin - Herbal Teas Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003eEnjoy the delightful experience of growing your very own herbal tea garden with our \u003cstrong\u003eHerbal Tea Seed Tin\u003c\/strong\u003e. suited to both novice and seasoned gardeners, this thoughtfully curated collection includes a variety of organic seeds suited to brewing fresh, fragrant teas right from your backyard. Imagine the gentle aroma of chamomile flowers or the refreshing burst of peppermint leaves in your favorite mug—these seeds make it all possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Chamomile’s delicate daisy-like flowers not only make a fragrant teas but also attract pollinators to your garden. Peppermint, known for its invigorating aroma, thrives in most climates and is suited to iced or hot teas. Lemon Balm brings a citrusy twist to your blends, offering a versatile option that’s as lovely in the garden as it is in your cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrowing these herbs together is a joy—they thrive in similar conditions, making care straightforward and rewarding. Packaged in a charming tin, this set is as practical as it is giftable, making it an excellent present for tea lovers, gardeners, or anyone looking to explore the art of herbal tea-making.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart your journey to fresh, homegrown teas with this beautiful and functional seed collection, and savor the peace and pleasure of sipping tea from your very own garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pvfs-basil-sweet\"\u003eSweet Basil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pvfs-thyme-english\"\u003eEnglish Thyme\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pvfs-sage\"\u003eSage\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pvfs-borage\"\u003eBorage\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pvfs-thyme-german-winter\"\u003eGerman Winter Thyme\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pv-org-chamomile\"\u003eChamomile\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pv-org-lemon-balm\"\u003eLemon Balm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pvfs-basil-thai\"\u003eThai Basil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pv-org-mint-korean-licorice\"\u003eKorean Licorice Mint\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pv-org-tulsi\"\u003eKapoor Tulsi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Peaceful Valley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21548937150577,"sku":"DP420","price":22.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/files\/DP420-HerbalTeas-Image-1.png?v=1774391425"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/collections\/borage_448d1d5f-599c-43dc-b717-15d201e8da9b.jpg?v=1786831069","url":"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/collections\/borage-seeds.oembed","provider":"Grow Organic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}