{"product_id":"borrage-starflower-50-seeds-pack","title":"Borrage, Starflower - 50 Seeds Pack","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"56\" data-end=\"124\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"56\" data-end=\"73\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Borrage, Starflower, Bee Bread, Bee Plant, Talewort\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"620\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"142\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"142\" data-end=\"145\"\u003eBorage (\u003cem data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"173\"\u003eBorago officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e) is a fast-growing annual herb admired for its striking star-shaped blue flowers and fuzzy green leaves. Popular in herb gardens, the edible flowers add a mild cucumber-like flavor to salads, desserts, and beverages, while the young leaves can be used in soups and herbal teas. Borrage is an excellent companion plant that attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators, making it a valuable addition to vegetable and flower gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"645\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"643\"\u003eGermination Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"1044\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"u18vwu\" data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"681\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"648\" data-end=\"669\"\u003eGermination Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7–14 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"190aoqx\" data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"751\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"684\" data-end=\"693\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, fertile soil enriched with organic matter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1r0b2po\" data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"818\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"767\"\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade (6+ hours of sunlight)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jqnkea\" data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"858\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"838\"\u003eSowing Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–1.5 cm (½ inch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14or1oi\" data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"946\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"874\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the soil evenly moist until seeds germinate; avoid overwatering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1foct6f\" data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"990\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"970\"\u003eBest Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–22°C (59–72°F)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"w3hwwg\" data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"1044\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"1005\"\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30–45 cm (12–18 inches) between plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1258\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eBorrage grows best when direct sown, as it develops a deep taproot and does not transplant well. Regular harvesting of flowers encourages prolonged blooming, and mature plants readily self-seed for future seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heirloom Seeds Of India","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53973101904236,"sku":"bf65","price":5.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/5031\/5372\/files\/borrage-starflower-seeds.png?v=1782724807","url":"https:\/\/heirloomseedsofindia.com\/products\/borrage-starflower-50-seeds-pack","provider":"Heirloom Seeds Of India","version":"1.0","type":"link"}