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Borage Seed

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Borago officinalis

A delightful little flowering herb.

  • Pretty cucumber-flavoured flowers, perfect in summer drinks.
  • Leaves and stems can be chopped and added to salads.
  • Attracts bees and other pollinating insects.

Supplied as a packet of approximately 40 seeds.

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1 or more £2.25GBP each. Group & quantity discounts

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Description

Also known as the Starflower this really is a pretty plant that deserves a spot in every garden.

The leaves and stems have a delicate cucumber flavour, making them perfect for chopping and adding to salads. Similarly the pretty purple-blue flowers are great for floating in summer drinks!

For teh ultimate Summer drinks decadence freeze individual flowers into ice cubes – perfect in Pimms!

It is also an excellent companion plant, especially when grown with pumpkins, squash, strawberries and tomatoes to encourage pollination.

Recommended by the RHS to be an excellent attractant and nectar source for bees and other beneficial insects.

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As with all alternative medicines and plants with purported medicinal benefits it is important to inform your health care providers that you are using them; this helps to ensure safe and coordinated care. We can accept no liability for any side effect or contingency from any allergy or any other cause or harm that may arise. If in doubt please do consult a medical practitioner before using.Avoid if you suffer from liver problems.

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