What is a Borage?
Borage, also known as starflower, is an annual herb in the flowering plant family Boraginaceae native to the Mediterranean region. Although the plant contains small amounts of pyrrolizidine alkaloids, some parts are edible and its seeds provide oil.
Where Can I Get Borage In South Africa?
Tuingenoot
Address: corner old johannesburg drive, Lyttelton Rd, and, Lyttelton, 0043, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 12 660 0103
Lifestyle Home Garden
Address: Ysterhout Dr &, Beyers Naudé Dr, Randpark Ridge, Johannesburg, 2156, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 11 792 5616
Lifestyle Home Garden
Address: Ysterhout Dr &, Beyers Naudé Dr, Randpark Ridge, Johannesburg, 2156, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 11 792 5616
How do you grow borage in South Africa?
Grow in a sunny spot with well-drained fertile soil. Borage dies down in the winter, but you will not need to buy any more seeds as it self seeds quite vigorously and spreads around the garden. Luckily, it is so attractive that it adds to the general design.
How long does it take for borage to grow?
Borage will reach maturity in about eight weeks after planting, at which point you can harvest the leaves and flowers as needed. The plants will start to decline if they are not deadheaded and are left to go to seed.