Borago officinalis - cucumber herb / borage
Borago officinalis - cucumber herb / borage
Want an edible plant that will make both you and the bees happy? Sow Borago officinalis , better known as cucumber herb ! This easy annual has beautiful blue flowers, a fresh cucumber flavor and is a real magnet for pollinators.
🌱 Why choose borage?
✅ Edible flowers and leaves – Perfect for salads, desserts and cocktails.
✅ Attract more bees & butterflies – Essential in a biodiverse garden.
✅ Easy to grow – Self-sowing, so you can enjoy it again next year!
✅ Suitable for open ground & pots – Ideal for garden and balcony.
🍽 Borage in the kitchen
- Add the young leaves to salads or spice up a summer drink.
- Use the flowers as decoration or freeze them in ice cubes for a festive touch.
- Make tea from the leaves for a relaxing moment.
🌿 Good for people & nature
- Borage supports the skin through the valuable oil in the seeds.
- The plant attracts beneficial insects and helps pollinate your vegetables and flowers.
- Let a few plants flower and they will self-seed – free new plants every year!
💡 Tip: Sow directly in the open ground or in pots in spring. Keep the soil slightly moist for rapid germination.
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