{"title":"Borage seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover our collection of borage seeds, an edible and decorative plant ideal for embellishing your dishes and your garden. Its vibrant blue flowers and slightly salty leaves are perfect for garnishing salads, cocktails, infusions or desserts. Easy to grow, borage grows quickly and attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies. Our quality seeds ensure rapid germination and successful cultivation, for a plant that combines aesthetics and utility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bourrache","title":"Borage","description":"\u003ch3\u003eBorage (Borago officinalis) from the seed company Gaia, an edible and ornamental plant with multiple medicinal benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Gaia Seed Borage is an annual or biennial plant known for its bright blue, star-shaped flowers and its many culinary and medicinal uses. Growing to 70 cm tall, this bushy, spreading plant is a perfect fit for ornamental and vegetable gardens, providing both beauty and utility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSpread\u003c\/strong\u003e : bushy and spreading habit\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant height\u003c\/strong\u003e : 70 cm\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eQuantity per pack\u003c\/strong\u003e : 20 seeds\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCompanion plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : strawberries, tomatoes, zucchini, cabbages\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEnemy plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : none known\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e Cultivation method:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Sow directly in the ground after the last frost or start indoors 3 to 4 weeks before transplanting. Prepare a well-drained soil rich in organic matter, and space the plants 30 to 40 cm apart. This plant prefers a sunny exposure, but it also tolerates partial shade. Undemanding, it requires moderate watering and adapts well to poor soils, while attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e Uses and benefits:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Borage is distinguished by its fresh and slightly sweet flavor, reminiscent of cucumber. The edible flowers are perfect for decorating salads, soups and cocktails, while the leaves can be used raw or cooked. The seeds produce an oil rich in gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), known for its health benefits, particularly for the skin and inflammation. In gardening, borage acts as a companion plant, promoting the growth of many crops thanks to its repellent properties against certain harmful insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e Why choose it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Borage from Gaia Seeds is a perfect choice for gardeners looking to combine beauty and utility. 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Its green, hairy, and textured foliage gives it a rustic presence, while its fleshy stems and young leaves offer a fresh flavor reminiscent of cucumber. It is often planted near tomatoes, squash, or strawberries, where it enlivens flowerbeds while promoting rich biological diversity. Easy to grow, it thrives in well-drained soil and full sun, then readily self-seeds when conditions are favorable. Throughout the season, its edible flowers become bright little garnishes for plates, while the leaves find their place in salads or cooked dishes. It gives the garden an impression of controlled freedom, as if nature itself were adding touches of color. 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