Borage
Borago officinalis
💧 Watering
Every 1–2 weeks once established
☀️ Light
Full sun
💦 Humidity
Low
🌡️ Temperature
60–80°F (15–27°C)
Soil
Average, well-draining soil
✨ Fertilizing
Rarely needed
🪴 Repotting
Annual — direct sow
About Borage
Beautiful blue star-shaped edible flowers with a cucumber flavor. Self-seeds prolifically. Attracts bees.
Care tips
- Flowers and young leaves are edible
- Self-seeds freely — one plant becomes many
- Excellent companion plant for tomatoes and strawberries