{"product_id":"os-bourrache","title":"Borage","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"256\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"256\"\u003eStarry blue flowers, attractive to bees, edible and beautiful in the garden\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003ch3 data-start=\"258\" data-end=\"325\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"325\"\u003eBorage ( \u003cem data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"295\"\u003eBorago officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e ), offered by OSC Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"327\" data-end=\"901\"\u003eBorage is an ornamental and edible annual that is often underestimated. It produces a profusion of \u003cstrong data-start=\"435\" data-end=\"461\"\u003estar-shaped blue flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e , very attractive to \u003cstrong data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"501\"\u003ebees\u003c\/strong\u003e and other pollinators. The plants reach about \u003cstrong data-start=\"555\" data-end=\"564\"\u003e50 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e in height and bring a natural, wild touch to the vegetable garden. The flowers can be used fresh as \u003cstrong data-start=\"679\" data-end=\"692\"\u003ea garnish\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"709\"\u003ecandied\u003c\/strong\u003e , while the aromatic leaves are traditionally used to flavor \u003cstrong data-start=\"780\" data-end=\"790\"\u003epunches\u003c\/strong\u003e and other drinks. It \u003cstrong data-start=\"822\" data-end=\"844\"\u003eself-seeds readily\u003c\/strong\u003e , sometimes thanks to animals, but \u003cstrong data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"900\"\u003eis not invasive\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"903\" data-end=\"1298\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"903\" data-end=\"920\"\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sowing or indoor sowing\u003cbr data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"955\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"981\"\u003ePlant height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40–50 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"993\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"1015\"\u003ePackage size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 50 seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1037\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1062\"\u003eDays to harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60–70 days (flowers)\u003cbr data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1086\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1108\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eFrost tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low (annual)\u003cbr data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1129\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1155\"\u003eCompanion plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strawberries, tomatoes, squash (attract pollinators)\u003cbr data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1208\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1235\"\u003eIncompatible plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e None major\u003cbr data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1253\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1263\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual, nectar-producing and edible\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1763\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1329\"\u003ePlanting and maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"1332\"\u003eSow in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1357\"\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e in ordinary, well-drained soil. Sow \u003cstrong data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1410\"\u003e1 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e deep, then thin to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1458\"\u003e25–30 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e apart. Water moderately: borage is \u003cstrong data-start=\"1498\" data-end=\"1527\"\u003edrought-tolerant\u003c\/strong\u003e once established. Harvest \u003cstrong data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1578\"\u003efresh flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e as needed and remove faded blooms if you wish to limit self-seeding. Allow a few plants to go to seed so that it will return naturally the following year.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OSC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53068605849760,"sku":"OSC3010","price":2.19,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/3878\/5440\/files\/BourracheOSC.jpg?v=1764795731","url":"https:\/\/www.pepiniere.ca\/en\/products\/os-bourrache","provider":"Pépinière.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}