Borago officinalis BIO – Organic and edible borage

A useful and sustainable plant for the garden and kitchen

Borago officinalis BIO, also known as organic borage, is an annual plant known for its bright blue, star-shaped flowers and large, soft leaves. This organic variety is free of chemical pesticides and offers a sustainable and healthy product for use in the kitchen and garden.

Borage BIO is not only visually appealing but also ecologically valuable, attracting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Moreover, the leaves and flowers are edible and add a mild cumin-like flavor to salads, teas, and other dishes.

Characteristics of Borago officinalis BIO

Borage BIO grows upright and bushy, reaching a height of 60–80 cm. The plant produces bright blue flowers with a white center, which bloom from early summer to late summer. Both the flowers and the leaves are edible and can be used raw or cooked.

Key Features:

• 🌿 Type: Annual organic plant

• 🌸 Flower color: Bright blue, star-shaped

• ⚡ Harvestable: Leaves from 8 weeks after sowing; flowers from the first flowering

• 🌱 Sowing depth: 0.5–1 cm

• 🌞 Location: Full sun to partial shade

• ❄️ Winter hardy: Not winter hardy (annual plant)

• 🐝 Ecological advantage: Very attractive to bees and other pollinators

Cultivation and care

Sowing: Directly in open ground or in pots; sow 0.5–1 cm deep and cover lightly with soil.
Soil: Well-drained, fertile, and slightly moist; suitable for various soil types.
Watering: Water regularly until the seeds germinate; then water moderately.
Fertilizing: Organic compost or a light organic fertilizer for early sowing encourages healthy growth.
Care: Thin the seedlings so each plant has enough space to develop optimally; remove faded flowers to prolong flowering.

Harvest and use

The Borago officinalis BIO offers both culinary and ecological benefits.

Culinary applications:

• Raw flowers for salads, desserts or cocktails

• Leaves for soup, pesto or stews

• Tea made from dried flowers for a mild cumin-like aroma

Ecological applications:

• Attracting bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects

• Ground cover to reduce weed growth

• Visually attractive addition to borders and flower mixtures

Benefits of Borago officinalis BIO

✅ Edible flowers and leaves – culinary versatility
✅ Attractive to pollinators – bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects
✅ Early maturing and productive – leaves and flowers available throughout the summer
✅ Organically certified – sustainable and environmentally friendly
✅ Low maintenance – easy to grow in beds, borders or pots
✅ Visually attractive – bright blue star-shaped flowers

With Borage BIO you bring an organic, colorful and productive plant into your garden, which is both visually and culinarily attractive and promotes biodiversity.

🌿 Summary

• Latin name: Borago officinalis BIO

• Type: Annual organic plant

• Flower color: Bright blue, star-shaped

• Height: 60–80 cm

• Location: Sun to partial shade

• Sowing depth: 0.5–1 cm

• Harvest: Leaves from 8 weeks after sowing, flowers from first flowering

• Special features: Organically certified, edible flowers and leaves, attractive to pollinators, low maintenance