Borage
A classic salad herb that is always used fresh. Borage is an annual plant that grows up to 80 cm in height. The young leaves can be harvested all year-round. The beautiful blue flowers are edible and provide a valuable food source for insects. Can be grown in the ground or in pots.
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Characteristics
Botanical name: Borago officinalisVegetation period: annualUse of flowers: Balcony/pots, Good for insects and bees
Origin
Multiplier: Azienda agricola "Sol Ribaldo" / Elia Betrame, Gärtnerei Spiren / Per Andersen, Kräuter- und Samenbaubetrieb in Querciola, Peter Kiefer, Saatzucht Rose Cerifications: Demeter, EU-Standard
Cultivation
Seed required for direct sowing (g/100m²): 250 g/100 m²Seed required for 1000 (ø 10 cm)-pots: 150 gDistance between rows and plants (cm): 30 x 20 cmSowing depth: 0.5-1 cmSowing date: direct sowing from April till June
Organic
Diverse
Reliable
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