Moisture range
25–50%
Days to maturity
50–70
Light
Full sun
Growing Degree Units
600 · base 50°F
Growing notes
Borage is easily grown from seed and will readily reseed itself. Although it is difficult to transplant, you can stretch out the harvest by sowing three times at 4-week intervals.
Harvest signs
Pick blossoms as they open. Use leaves fresh anytime; they are seldom dried.
Companions & antagonists
Plant near:TomatoSquash
Tip: Attracts pollinators strongly. Self-seeds freely.
Common questions
How much water does borage need?
Borage has middle-of-the-road water needs. Aim to keep soil moisture around 25–50%, letting the top inch dry slightly between waterings rather than staying soggy.
Can I grow borage in a raised bed or container?
Yes — borage does well in raised beds and is happy in a decent-sized container too, as long as drainage is good.
Does borage come back every year?
No — borage is an annual. It completes its life in one season, so you replant it each year.