When to plant borage in Newman
- Sow in the ground: early May to late JulNewman area, hot desert
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Newman. Microclimates vary: frost hollows and hills run later.
A bee magnet with starry blue flowers. Plant it near tomatoes, zucchini, pumpkin and strawberries to bring in pollinators for a bigger crop. Grows fast and easily from seed, and self-seeds for next year.