Borage
Aromatic HerbsAnfänger

Borage

Borago officinalis

Wissenschaftlicher Name

Borago officinalis

Familie

Boraginaceae

Herkunft

Mediterranean region

Typ

Annual

50-60 days

Kulinarische Verwendung

Geschmack: Cucumber-like, mild, refreshing

  • Flowers as edible garnish
  • Young leaves in salads
  • Cucumber-flavored drinks
  • Flowers frozen in ice cubes
  • Traditional German green sauce

Pflanzkalender

Drinnen säen

MarchApril

Draußen säen

AprilMay

Ernte

JuneJulyAugust

Gesundheitsvorteile

  • Rich in gamma-linolenic acid (GLA)
  • Traditional adrenal support
  • May reduce inflammation
  • Supports skin health
  • Traditional fever reducer