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Borage from seed
Borago officinalis
- Sowing depth
- ¼ to ½ in (6 to 12 mm)
- Days to germinate
- 7 to 14 days
- Light
- Cover the seed; darkness helps
- Before sowing
- Nothing needed
- Spacing
- 12 in (30 cm)
Sowing
Direct-sow in spring (Johnny's: 7 to 14 days). Borage has a taproot, so avoid transplanting.
Care and transplanting
Bees love the flowers; plants self-sow.
Problems
Aphids are the usual pest.
Saving seed
It self-sows; collect dry seed capsules.