Seed Needs Blue Borage Seeds for Planting Herb Seed | 2,000+ Heirloom Seeds Non GMO Untreated | 1.5 Ounce Bulk Pouch Borage Flower Seed | Blue Edible

Seed Needs Blue Borage Seeds for Planting Herb Seed | 2,000+ Heirloom Seeds Non GMO Untreated | 1.5 Ounce Bulk Pouch Borage Flower Seed | Blue Edible

Edible Flowers - Borage Seeds produce an attractive herb that produces deep blue, star shaped blooms atop furry stems. The flowers are edible & often added to salads, deserts, tropical drinks, ice cubes and more. Edible Leaves - Harvest Blue Borage leaves when they are young for best flavoring. The leaves will start getting pretty furry after they are well established. Growth - Borage is grown as an annual flowering herb. It will grow to a mature height of roughly 12" to 24" tall and can easily spread 12" to 18" wide. Relative Companion Plants - Borage is a great companion plant for other medicinal herbs like Feverfew, Comfrey, Turmeric, Salvia and Lovage. Sow right in the garden or start indoors together. Quality - All Borage seeds packaged by Seed Needs are intended for the current and the following growing seasons. All seeds are stored in a temperature controlled facility that is free of significant amounts of moisture. Quantity - Seed Needs offers generous quantities. You can share with friends and family, or you can save the extra seeds until the following season, if properly stored. Packets - Each seed packet displays an artful illustration of the variety to be grown, as well as detailed seed sowing information on the reverse side. They measure 5" wide by 7" tall. Promise - Seed Needs will never knowingly supply GMO based seed products. The vast majority of our seeds are open pollinated & heirloom, with the exception of a few hybrids. Germination - Seed Needs packets contain some of the freshest seed available. Direct from the growers. If sown correctly, you will begin seeing results in only a matter of days. Freshness - All Borage seeds are packaged in tear resistant and moisture resistant packaging. This keeps the seeds a whole lot fresher than the competitions selection! Blue Borage, scientifically known as Borago officinalis, is an annual herb known for its striking blue, star-shaped flowers and bristly, hairy leaves. Native to the Mediterranean region, it has been naturalized in many parts of the world, often seen in gardens for both its ornamental value and its culinary uses. The plant can grow up to 2 feet tall, featuring a bushy appearance with leaves that are somewhat reminiscent of cucumber in flavor due to their high content of cucurbitacin. Borage is not only visually appealing but also attracts pollinators like bees, which is why it's sometimes called "bee bush" or "bee bread." In culinary applications, borage is valued for more than just its leaves; the flowers can be used to decorate salads, giving them a mild cucumber-like taste, while the leaves are often used in soups, stews, or as a fresh garnish. Beyond its gastronomic uses, borage has been utilized in traditional medicine for centuries. It's believed to have anti-inflammatory properties and has been used to treat fevers, coughs, and depression. The plant contains gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), an omega-6 fatty acid that supports skin health.