Herb – Borage Blue
Borage Blue. Especially popular with chefs, this Italian favourite produces an abundance of bright dark flat green leaves of excellent strong flavour held well above the ground on 18-36 inch plants. Can be grown on the windowsill or equally in the garden for a continuous all year round crop. Annual.
Cultivation advice Herb – Borage Blue
- Can be sown undercover or outdoors from late April onwards. Sow seeds in drills or sparingly in trays 6mm (¼in) deep.
- Thin out / transplant to 30cm (12in) apart when large enough to handle.
- Borage will grow in most soils but prefers well drained soil and full sun.