75+ Borage Flower Seeds (Borago Officinalis) | A Medicinal Herb & Edible Flower Tested & packed on 1-10-2023, 90% Germ. Grow Zones: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 Blue borage flowers yield a syrupy sweet honey and smell like fresh cucumbers, making them a sought after culinary treat that boasts both beauty and functionality. One can use borage leaves in salad… Candying the flower heads is another popular use. Borage flowers have been used to make wine as well. Growing borage in your medicinal herb garden is a great idea. It is a source of potassium and calcium. The leaves and stems of Borago Officinalis have been used in medicine for many years. There is a lot of online literature on this that is more specific however briefly, medicinal properties are diuretic, demulcent, & emollient in nature. It has been noted that the salient properties of the herb promote healthy activity in the kidneys. Germination instructions: Sow borage seeds 1/4 of an inch deep, just beneath the surface when soil temperatures are around 70 degrees.. Keep the seeds and soil moist. Germination time takes up to 15 days. Enjoy next day handling time and shipping via USPS First Class.
