Borage Seeds, Organic and Demeter

Sementes Vivas' organic Borage (Borago officinalis) seeds, available at Geocakes, produce an aromatic plant with edible leaves and flowers, with a fresh flavour reminiscent of cucumber. A sure choice for anyone who wants to attract bees and bring another genuine flavour to the vegetable garden, with little effort.

Organic Borage: Fresh Flavour from Beira Baixa

Borage is one of the most generous nectar plants for the garden, with a long flowering period that begins in spring and attracts bees in large numbers. Its star-shaped flowers naturally vary between blue-violet and pink, depending on the plant. These seeds reach you through Sementes Vivas, a Geocakes partner based in Idanha-a-Nova, with organic and Demeter (biodynamic farming) certification, sharing the same values of respect for the land and the Naturtejo Geopark's natural cycles.

How to Grow It in Your Garden

Borage grows easily in almost any soil, in full sun or partial shade, and needs no complicated care once established. Once it takes hold, it tends to self-seed year after year, making it an easy presence to maintain in the vegetable garden, with little effort on your part. Each pack contains 1.40g of seeds, enough to get started this season.

From the Land to the Table

Borage's tender leaves and flowers enrich salads, drinks and soups, with a fresh flavour reminiscent of cucumber. A simple, popular trick is to freeze the flowers in ice cubes, for a decorative touch in summer drinks, or use them fresh to decorate desserts and cold dishes.

Why Choose These Seeds

• Organic and Demeter seeds, no chemical treatments
• Edible flowers and leaves, fresh cucumber flavour
• A nectar-rich plant, much sought after by bees
• Long flowering, from spring onwards
• From Idanha-a-Nova, at the heart of the Naturtejo Geopark