When to plant borage in Palmer
- Sow in the ground: mid Mar to early AprPalmer area, cool Mediterranean
- Sow in the ground: late May to late JulPalmer area, tropical savanna
- Sow in the ground: mid Sep to late SepPalmer area, cool Mediterranean
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Palmer. 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.