{"product_id":"fothergills-borage-blue-seeds","title":"Fothergill's Borage Blue Seeds","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e Borago officinalis, a robust and reliable Hardy Annual.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCottage Garden Essential:\u003c\/b\u003e Produces delicate blue, star-shaped, pendulous flowers throughout the summer months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCulinary Uses:\u003c\/b\u003e Widely used as a herb; the edible leaves offer a refreshing cucumber flavour, ideal for summer drinks and salads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWildlife Friendly:\u003c\/b\u003e Specifically noted for being attractive to bees, helping to pollinate and support local garden ecosystems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/b\u003e Reaches a manageable height of 60cm (24in), fitting comfortably in the middle of a garden border or herb patch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIdeal Environment:\u003c\/b\u003e Suited for informal settings, wildlife-friendly spaces, and traditional kitchen gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare Instructions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSowing:\u003c\/b\u003e Easy to establish from seed; follow packet instructions for seasonal sowing dates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Requires minimal intervention once established due to its hardy nature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/b\u003e Pick young leaves for the best cucumber-like flavour; flowers can also be harvested for garnish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fothergill's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57535956484479,"sku":"FTG-47267","price":3.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0305\/7713\/1659\/files\/Fothergill_s_Borage_Blue_Seeds.webp?v=1778834272","url":"https:\/\/www.sam-turner.co.uk\/products\/fothergills-borage-blue-seeds","provider":"Sam Turner \u0026 Sons","version":"1.0","type":"link"}