{"product_id":"borage-herb-seed","title":"Borage Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eAnnual , 64-72 days. \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBorage is one of the most unique additions to your herb garden with its wide applications as an herb, flower, and vegetable. Throughout the ages, borage has had many uses in traditional herbal medicine, one of them being the alleviation of menstrual pains. The young leaves and flowers are edible with a cucumber-like taste, the blue flowers make a summer treat frozen into ice cubes. Bees and other beneficial insects love it. \u003c\/span\u003e Used both as an herb and vegetable, borage is high in GLA, an Omega 6 fatty acid. Having many used in traditional herbal medicine, the leaves and flowers are edible. With a cucumber liked taste, the blue flowers make a summer treat frozen into ice cubes. Bees and other beneficial insects love it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--split--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity: \u003c\/strong\u003eAnnual, 64-72\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e ¼ - ½\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15”- 18”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemp Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green with blue flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e A strong cucumber flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing and Growing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor best results, direct sow seed after the last frost for summer blossoms. Prefers well-drained soil and will often reseed itself. A great companion plant for strawberries, Borage brings pollinators and repels harmful insects. 5 to 10 days for germination.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnce the plant is fully established, pick young leaves anytime. Leaves are most flavorful just after harvest. The longer they are allowed to dry, the more they lose their flavor. Allow the plant to flower and pick blossoms for culinary and\/or aromatic uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds Per Package:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 g - Approximately 100 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 oz - Approximately 1,500 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 oz - Approximately 6,000‬ Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 lb - Approximately 24,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 lb - Approximately 120,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25 lb - Approximately 600,000‬ Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c!--split--\u003e","brand":"Mountain Valley Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"2 g","offer_id":35721297789082,"sku":"20692","price":1.89,"currency_code":"PEN","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":35721297821850,"sku":"20311","price":6.67,"currency_code":"PEN","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":35721297854618,"sku":"20774","price":11.99,"currency_code":"PEN","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":35721297952922,"sku":"11985","price":32.73,"currency_code":"PEN","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 lb","offer_id":35721297985690,"sku":"41571","price":122.33,"currency_code":"PEN","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Lb","offer_id":35721298018458,"sku":"42178","price":435.57,"currency_code":"PEN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0458\/1202\/3450\/products\/borage-herb-seed-wm_700.jpg?v=1597326618","url":"https:\/\/peakdesign6743-com.myshopify.com\/products\/borage-herb-seed","provider":"peakdesign6743.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}