BORAGE - WHITE, regular seeds - not treated and non-gmo

Borago officinalis 'Alba'

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White-flowered borage is an ornamental and edible annual herb with striking pure white star-shaped flowers and refreshing cucumber-flavored leaves. A bee magnet and a beautiful addition to salads, drinks, and edible decorations.

General Information

• Botanical name: Borago officinalis 'Alba'

• Type: Annual herb and ornamental plant

• Height: 40–70 cm

• Leaves: Large, hairy, cucumber-flavored – suitable for salads and drinks

• Flowers: Star-shaped, pure white (in contrast to the usual blue)

• Attracts: Bees and pollinators – an excellent honey plant

Growing Instructions

• Sowing:

  • Direct sow outdoors in early May once soil warms

  • Indoor sowing possible in April

  • Sowing depth: 1–2 cm

• Spacing: 25–30 cm

• Location: Full sun to light partial shade

• Soil: Moderately fertile, well-drained

• Care:

  • Very low maintenance – tolerates poor soils

  • May require staking as plants can become heavy

  • Deadheading prolongs flowering

Uses

• Leaves and flowers are edible and used in:

  • Salads, cold drinks (e.g., gin and tonic)

  • Dessert and cake decorations

• Flowers have a mild cucumber taste and can be candied

1. Mild natural mood-lifter and nerve tonic
   – Traditionally used to lift mood and calm nerves, especially as a tea made from leaves and flowers.

2. Borage tea (leaves & flowers)
   – Mild, cucumber-flavored tea that pairs well with herbs like lemon balm or mint.

3. Skin applications (compresses)
   – Crushed fresh leaves have been used to soothe bug bites, small wounds, and skin irritations.

4. Candied flowers (for desserts)
   – White or blue flowers can be crystallized using egg white and sugar – perfect for decorating cakes and cocktails.

5. As a green manure or garden mulch
   – Borage is rich in minerals like potassium and calcium – it breaks down quickly and feeds the soil when chopped and used around plants.

6. Cooked like spinach
   – Once cooked, borage leaves lose their prickliness and can be added to soups and stews like other leafy greens.

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Packet 30 seeds