💠 Borage, Growing Guide for SEQ
Everything you need to grow Borage in South East Queensland's subtropical climate.
🌱 Plant profile: Borage, with sowing times for your region, companion plants and common pests.
When to Sow in SEQ
Bee magnet. Lets you have more tomatoes because everything gets pollinated.
Growing Requirements
Good Companions (Friends)
Kitchen Uses
- Flowers frozen into ice cubes for drinks
- Flowers scattered over salads and fruit plates
- Young leaves used in herbal teas
- Flowers candied for cake decoration
Health Benefits
- Edible flowers contain vitamin C
- Has anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids
- Used traditionally to support mood
- Attracts essential pollinators
Pests & Diseases in SEQ
Common Diseases
- Powdery mildew
Storage
Use flowers immediately after picking. Leaves within 2 days
Value
Minimal cost, self-seeds freely and attracts pollinators to improve yields across the garden
Track Borage in Your Garden
Drag Borage into your garden bed, get weekly reminders for watering, feeding, and harvesting.
Add Borage to My Garden →Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant Borage in Brisbane?
In South East Queensland, Borage can be sown in March, April, May, June, July, August, September. Bee magnet. Lets you have more tomatoes because everything gets pollinated.
What are good companion plants for Borage?
Good companions for Borage in SEQ include Strawberry, Tomato, Cucumber, Zucchini.
Plant profile
The borage profile has sowing times for your region, companion plants and common pests.