What can I do with borage?

What can I do with borage?

Its leaves, flowers and stalks are edible and taste a little like cucumber. Borage leaves are good in salads, yoghurt or cream cheese mixtures, or served with shellfish. You will need to leave the posset for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to get a nice set.

Is Borage a perennial?

Borage is an easy, fast-growing annual herb with vivid blue flowers and the flavor and scent of cucumbers. While it is considered an herb, it's often grown as a flower in vegetable gardens where it attracts pollinating bees and is considered a good companion plant for tomatoes, squash, and strawberries.

Can I grow borage indoors?

Grown from seed, borage can be started indoors 3-4 weeks before the last frost or direct seeded just after the danger of frost has passed. Plant the small, black seeds just beneath the surface of the soil and thin seedlings to at least one foot apart.

How long are borage seeds viable?

Planting Information

Average Seed / oz	Seed / 100' Row	Days to Harvest
Sowing Method	Seed Depth	Seeds Per Packet
Transplant or Direct Seed	1/4"	50
Mature Spacing	Days to Sprout	Seed Viability
18-24"	7-14	3-5 years

Will 20 year old seeds grow?

The answer is, yes, seeds will eventually go bad and no longer germinate, but it can take quite a long time. There is a good chance that those old seed packets will have a high percentage of seeds that will germinate just fine.

How do you keep seeds for years?

Keep seeds in a closed container such as a sealed mason jar. Place a cheesecloth bag of dry powdered milk at the bottom of the jar and put the jar in the refrigerator or freezer for long term seed storage. Label the contents clearly and date it as well.