Sarah Wilkins
26 August 2022
Welcome to the complete guide to growing Borage in Perth. In this post, I will take you through what you need to know to grow Borage in your garden or balcony, for your own use.
Herbs smell great and create wonderful happy sensations when we garden with them. Not only is growing herbs easy, there are many health benefits of herbs, such as preventing illnesses, easing pain and just their amazing tastes!
Best time to grow Borage in Perth
The best time to grow this delicious herb in Perth, is between Aug-Feb.
If you are considering growing it elsewhere, you better check local weather and seasonal conditions.
Will Borage grow in a pot?
Yes, it will grow perfectly in a pot in the right position. You can try using one pot per plant, or even get yourself a large pot and plant a few varieties of herbs.
How much sun is best?
Borage thrives when it is positioned in a spot that gets Full sun.
If you find that the leaves start to brown, try moving it in shade, or via versa. Each area can have its own peculiar conditions.
Best soil to grow Borage
If you are growing Borage in Perth, you’ll find that it prefers a well drained and will be very happy with it.
You can find potting mix that will do that just fine, or add some to your garden bed before planting.
How often should I water?
Borage needs Regular watering. There are self watering pots available if you plan to grow it in a pot, or you can just get in a regular habit of checking the soil each day or two.
When can I harvest Borage?
You can harvest Borage at its prime, which is around In bloom pluck tender leaves.
What to propagate
You can plant Borage from Seeds, and place each plant around 30 centimetres apart.
Frequency in growing Borage
Borage is a Annual, Biennial herb.
Did you know?
Here are two interesting herb facts that you may not be aware of.
Fact 1: Egyptian schools of herbalists have existed since 3000 BC.
Fact 2: You can distinguish between spices and herbs by what section of the plant they come from. Herbs come from the green leafy parts of plants.
These make growing Borage in your own Perth yard even more special, in my opinion.
Enjoy growing Borage in Perth
I hope you enjoy growing Borage in your garden or balcony, for your own use.
It really is a wonderful herb to grow here in Western Australia, and you will also enjoy that it saves you money from buying dried versions or fresh (expensive) cuttings from the shops.
I hope you found this guide useful, happy growing!
