When to plant borage in Taunton
- Sow in the ground: mid Feb to mid AprTaunton area, cool Mediterranean
- Sow in the ground: early Sep to late OctTaunton area, cool Mediterranean
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Taunton. 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.