Borago officinalis - cucumber herb / borage

Want an edible plant that will make both you and the bees happy? Sow Borago officinalis , better known as cucumber herb ! This easy annual has beautiful blue flowers, a fresh cucumber flavor and is a real magnet for pollinators.

🌱 Why choose borage?

✅ Edible flowers and leaves – Perfect for salads, desserts and cocktails.
✅ Attract more bees & butterflies – Essential in a biodiverse garden.
✅ Easy to grow – Self-sowing, so you can enjoy it again next year!
✅ Suitable for open ground & pots – Ideal for garden and balcony.

🍽 Borage in the kitchen

• Add the young leaves to salads or spice up a summer drink.
• Use the flowers as decoration or freeze them in ice cubes for a festive touch.
• Make tea from the leaves for a relaxing moment.

🌿 Good for people & nature

• Borage supports the skin through the valuable oil in the seeds.
• The plant attracts beneficial insects and helps pollinate your vegetables and flowers.
• Let a few plants flower and they will self-seed – free new plants every year!

💡 Tip: Sow directly in the open ground or in pots in spring. Keep the soil slightly moist for rapid germination.