{"product_id":"thompson-morgan-kew-borage-seeds","title":"Thompson \u0026 Morgan Kew 'Borage' seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePart of the Kew Pollinators seed range, developed with the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Borage is a beautiful hardy annual herb that brings genuine charm to the garden, with rough, silvery-haired leaves and the most attractive celestial blue flowers. The nectar-rich blooms are a real favourite with pollinating insects, particularly bees — so much so that borage honey has its own distinctive flavour, prized by beekeepers and cooks alike. This upright, versatile herb earns its place in more than just the flower border: the cucumber-flavoured leaves are a lovely addition to summer drinks and salads, the plant makes an excellent companion for other crops by drawing in pollinators nearby, and once it's done for the season, it breaks down into a useful, bulky addition to the compost heap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDirect sow outdoors from March to May, choosing a position in full sun on well-drained soil raked to a fine tilth. Borage germinates best at around 15–25°C. Sow thinly, at a depth of 6mm, in drills spaced 30cm apart, covering the seed with its own depth of soil to exclude light. Plants reach up to 60cm tall with a 45cm spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA couple of extra notes worth including: parts of the flower are edible, making them a pretty addition to salads and drinks, and traditionally borage has been used to support the glandular and respiratory system, though as with any herb used medicinally, it's always worth checking with a doctor first.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PengellyGardenCentre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58348192530806,"sku":"KB7560","price":3.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/shopping_8.webp?v=1785159707","url":"https:\/\/www.pengellygardencentre.co.uk\/products\/thompson-morgan-kew-borage-seeds","provider":"PengellyGardenCentre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}