{"product_id":"borage","title":"Borage Seed (Borago officinalis)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBorage (Borago officinalis), also known as Starflower, is a hardy annual herb producing bright blue, star-shaped flowers throughout the summer. 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","url":"https:\/\/roselynseeds.co.uk\/products\/borage","provider":"Roselyn Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}