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The flowers are rich in pollen and nectar, making borage an excellent plant for supporting bees and other pollinating insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorage seed is easy to grow and well suited to wildlife gardens, herb beds and vegetable plots, where it can help attract pollinators to nearby crops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGrowing Instructions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorage can be grown on most soils that are not waterlogged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow outdoors in spring, once the weather begins to warm, usually April to May.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a sunny site and remove any unwanted vegetation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLightly cultivate the soil to create a fine tilth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScatter the seeds onto the surface, gently rake in and firm down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the seedbed moist after sowing to ensure successful germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce seedlings have emerged, watering is usually not required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlowering normally occurs from June to September.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the season plants will produce many seeds which fall to the ground, allowing borage to self-seed and return the following year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo prevent spreading, remove spent flowers before seeds develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Roselyn Seeds","offers":[{"title":"4 g (200 seeds)","offer_id":53106641731923,"sku":"5065019250179","price":4.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"30 g (1500 seeds)","offer_id":53106641764691,"sku":"5065019250223","price":7.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/7094\/9203\/files\/Borage_jpg.jpg?v=1770413709"},{"product_id":"basil-lemon","title":"Basil Lemon - Approx. 300 Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eBasil Lemon (Ocimum basilicum var. citriodora) is an aromatic annual herb with a bright, citrus-flavoured scent and flavour. Ideal for salads, pasta, fish, and a wide range of culinary dishes, it provides fresh leaves throughout the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasil Lemon prefers the warm conditions of a greenhouse or a sunny windowsill, but it can also be sown outdoors in full sun during the warmer months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGrowing Instructions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow seeds indoors from late February, or in an unheated greenhouse from late March to June.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFill small pots with multi-purpose compost and sow the seeds thinly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCover lightly with compost and keep the soil moist until seedlings emerge, but avoid waterlogging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce seedlings develop their first true leaves, transplant into 20 cm deep pots, taking care not to disturb the root ball.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlternatively, sow outdoors from mid May to June in a fine, free-draining, cultivated seedbed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the soil moist until seedlings are established, watering afterwards only if the root zone becomes dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePinch or prune the main stems regularly to encourage bushy growth and delay flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest the young leaves as required between May and October.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a longer harvest, make successional sowings every few weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Roselyn Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53106643435859,"sku":"5065019250162","price":4.55,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/7094\/9203\/files\/Basil_Lemon_jpg.jpg?v=1770413751"},{"product_id":"rosemary","title":"Rosemary - Approx. 100 Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eRosemary is an aromatic Mediterranean perennial herb with a strong, earthy flavour, widely used to season roasted vegetables, meats, and breads. Its needle-like evergreen leaves are highly fragrant and can be harvested as required. Once established, rosemary provides fresh, fragrant leaves year-round, making it a dependable addition to herb gardens, borders, containers, or kitchen plots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis slow-growing herb prefers a warm, sunny position with well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil. It thrives in Mediterranean-style conditions, tolerates dry soils, and benefits from occasional pruning to maintain shape and encourage bushy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRosemary is also excellent for pollinators, particularly bees such as honeybees and bumblebees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePacket contents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach packet contains approximately 100 rosemary seeds. 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