{"product_id":"borage-common-heirloom-seeds","title":"Borage 'Common' Heirloom Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn annual flowering herb with bristly leaves (that deter snails and slugs) and deep lilac star shaped flowers that attract every bee and gin and tonic drinker from miles around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e1When to Plant\u003cbr\u003e\n• Zone 1: October - April\u003cbr\u003e\n• Zone 2: September - May\u003cbr\u003e\n• Zone 3: Anytime\u003cbr\u003e\n• Zone 4: Anytime\u003cbr\u003e\nFor zone map click here\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e1Soil\u003cbr\u003e\nEnsure your soil is nutrient rich so prepare it with fresh manure and compost a fortnight before planting. Likes a well-drained soil type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e1Soil pH Level\u003cbr\u003e\n6.5-7.0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e1Position\u003cbr\u003e\nLoves full sun but won’t mind a little afternoon shading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e1How to Plant\u003cbr\u003e\nSow directly into your patch when daytime temperatures regularly surpass 18-20 degrees. If still too cold, propagate in seed trays and transplant when conditions have improved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e1Spacing\u003cbr\u003e\n40-50cms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e1Depth\u003cbr\u003e\n0.5-1cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e1Companion Plants\u003cbr\u003e\nBorage will attract an array of pollinators through their vivid, bright flowers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e1Approximate no. of seeds\u003cbr\u003e\n60\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e1Note:\u003cbr\u003e\nWe source all of our seeds locally and in small batches to ensure they remain at their maximum viability for germination.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little Veggie Patch Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68038811418928,"sku":"691057072562","price":5.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2237\/4345\/files\/ecc9c71bb367586a705145046e4bfb0ff19d9642be8234110ab8a6ac95d4955f.png?v=1792031207","url":"https:\/\/phillipandlea.com.au\/products\/borage-common-heirloom-seeds","provider":"Phillip \u0026 Lea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}