{"product_id":"borage","title":"Borage","description":"\u003cp\u003e20 Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorage (Borago officinalis)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a hardy annual herb with blue, star-shaped flowers and edible young leaves and flowers. It prefers cool-to-mild weather, so in the Gulf it is best grown during the cooler season.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e🌱 Best Growing Season\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest sowing time:\u003c\/strong\u003e October–December.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn milder Gulf areas, sowing can also be done in \u003cstrong\u003eJanuary–February\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late spring and summer because extreme heat can cause rapid flowering and poor plant development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal growing temperature: \u003cstrong\u003e15–25°C\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e🌿 Seed Sowing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose a sunny location with \u003cstrong\u003efertile, well-drained soil\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBorage can be sown directly into the ground or into containers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow seeds approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1–2 cm deep\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace plants about \u003cstrong\u003e30–45 cm apart\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave approximately \u003cstrong\u003e45–60 cm between rows\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater gently after sowing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the soil evenly moist until germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e⏱ Germination\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeeds usually germinate within \u003cstrong\u003e7–14 days\u003c\/strong\u003e under suitable conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the soil moist but avoid excessive watering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce seedlings emerge, provide plenty of sunlight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e🌱 Growing \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to light partial shade; \u003cstrong\u003e5–7 hours of sunlight\u003c\/strong\u003e is ideal during the Gulf's cooler season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fertile, loose, well-drained soil enriched with compost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly while young. Once established, borage is relatively tolerant of short dry periods, but consistent moisture encourages better leaf and flower production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Borage generally does not require heavy feeding. Add compost before planting and use a mild balanced fertilizer if growth is weak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid excessive nitrogen, which can encourage too much leafy growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow enough space because mature plants can become quite large.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e🌸 Flowering\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBorage produces attractive \u003cstrong\u003eblue, star-shaped flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e that are highly attractive to bees and other pollinating insects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegularly removing old flowers can encourage continued flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow some flowers to mature and produce seeds if you want the plant to self-seed for the next season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e🌿 Harvest\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYoung leaves can be harvested when they are \u003cstrong\u003etender and fresh\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest flowers when they are fully open.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick leaves and flowers regularly to encourage new growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBorage leaves and flowers are traditionally used in culinary preparations, but use only correctly identified, clean plant material and consume in moderation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e🌡 Gulf Climate Tips\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrow primarily during the \u003cstrong\u003ecooler autumn and winter months\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn warmer Gulf areas, provide \u003cstrong\u003eafternoon shade\u003c\/strong\u003e as temperatures rise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse mulch to keep the soil cooler and reduce evaporation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrip irrigation is recommended for efficient watering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtect young plants from hot, dry winds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove plants when the weather becomes consistently hot and flowering\/leaf quality declines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tohum Dünyasi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48317800939738,"sku":null,"price":1.1,"currency_code":"KWD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0715\/1026\/1978\/files\/Borage__Borago_officinalis.jpg?v=1786288141","url":"https:\/\/www.alldrops.store\/products\/borage","provider":"All Drops Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}