{"product_id":"organic-borage-1-4-lb-scw2cw","title":"Organic Borage (1\/4 lb)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorage\u003c\/strong\u003e - Starflower - \u003ci\u003eBorago officinalis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardy Annual\u003c\/b\u003e Borage is a fascinating herb native to Syria with wrinkled, hairy leaves and a cucumber-like taste. Edible, bright blue star-shaped flowers with prominent black anthers have a sweet flavor and are perfect garnishes for desserts. Flourishes in less than great soil and reseeds readily.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid You Know?\u003c\/b\u003e Borage makes a great companion plant for squash, strawberries, and tomatoes. Many parts of the plant are also used medicinally.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil \u0026amp; Water:\u003c\/b\u003e Plant in full sun, in well-draining soil. Borage does not require fertile soil, however it performs best when organic matter is added. Provide even water throughout development. In hot climates it may perform better with afternoon shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Growing:\u003c\/b\u003e Sow seeds directly when soil reaches 55F, or start indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarvesting \u0026amp; Storage:\u003c\/b\u003e Harvest the star-shaped flowers for use as a garnish on cakes, as a splash of color in a salad or frozen in ice cubes.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil Temperature: \u003c\/b\u003e55-70°F\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanting Depth: \u003c\/b\u003e1\/2\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination: \u003c\/b\u003e7-18 Days\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeight At Maturity: \u003c\/b\u003e12\"-24\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDays To Maturity: \u003c\/b\u003e50-70 Days\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSun\/Shade: \u003c\/b\u003eFull to Partial Sun\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpacing After Thinning: \u003c\/b\u003e12\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eApprox Seeds per 1\/4 Pound: \u003c\/b\u003e5,181 Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peaceful Valley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49535118311652,"sku":"SNV8202B","price":6.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/0290\/0196\/files\/organic-borage-1-4-lb_b421ace7-9461-47f7-b4c8-a6271a25828c.jpg?v=1785398148","url":"https:\/\/groworganics.shop\/products\/organic-borage-1-4-lb-scw2cw","provider":"Westbridge","version":"1.0","type":"link"}