{"title":"Borage","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"borage","title":"Borage","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe lovely, small flowers open blue, turn purple and finally pink and are fully edible - adding exciting color to salads and soups! Also survives light frosts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorage is a blue edible flower with a mild cucumber flavor. This plant bears many flowers and attracts bees and butterflies while deterring weeds.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacket Weight: .6 grams  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDays to Harvest:  50-60 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLife Cycle: Annual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSunlight:  Full sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight:  18-30\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpacing: 12\"  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanting Info:  Plant seeds directly into the ground as soon as the soil warms in the spring. Plant 1\/4-1\/2 inches deep and cover with a thin layer of soil. Can plant every 4 weeks in the summer to have a constant supply of borage flowers.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest Tips:  Harvest borage as it begins to flower.    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeason:  Summer- early fall  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoil Requirements: Grows well in average soil but will grow in poor soil.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory\/Uses:  Edible flowers that can be added to salads or garnish cold drinks. 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The fuzzy leaves and beautiful flowers have a unique and refreshing cucumber-like flavor, making them a delightful and surprising addition to salads, summer drinks, or frozen into ice cubes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e⭐ What you'll love\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautiful, downward-facing, star-shaped flowers in a pristine white.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of the absolute best plants for attracting honeybees to the garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe edible flowers and young leaves have a refreshing cucumber taste.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA plant with a long history of use in traditional European herb gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🌿 Seed details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e White Borage (Borago officinalis 'Alba')\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Quantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 50 seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifecycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24-36 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55-75 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e American Grown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🌱 Growing instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sow outdoors after the danger of frost has passed. 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