How to Grow Borage
A practical growing guide for Borage Seeds, written for gardeners in California's Sierra foothills. Expect first harvest in around 55 days from sowing.
At a glance
Self-sows year after year. Bees love it; great pollinator plant.
Why grow your own
Growing borage from seed is one of the most rewarding ways to skip the pesticide-treated, ultra-shipped produce in conventional grocery stores. You control the soil, the water, and the timing, and at the end of the season you can save seed to plant again next year. That's how gardens used to work.
Our packets are naturally sourced, non-GMO, and hand-packed here in Amador County so they arrive ready to plant.
These growing recommendations are compiled from publicly available, university-extension and trusted horticultural references. Verify any guidance against your own local conditions.