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Can You Grow Borage in Newfoundland and Labrador?

Canada · Canadian Zone 4 · zones 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Grows well here

Borage grows easily anywhere in your zone — direct sow and let it self-seed for years of free plants.

Plant zones

2a–11b

Newfoundland and Labrador last frost

early May

Newfoundland and Labrador first frost

early October

Days to harvest

50–60 days

When to plant Borages in Newfoundland and Labrador

Direct sow

May 1

Harvest

Jun 20 – Jun 30

Dates are approximate, based on Newfoundland and Labrador's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.

About Borage

Borage is an effortless annual with striking blue star-shaped flowers. The cucumber-flavored leaves and flowers are edible, and it is a powerful pollinator magnet that self-seeds freely year after year.

Direct sow after last frost — hates transplanting. Self-seeds so aggressively you plant it once and it returns every year. Great companion plant for tomatoes and strawberries. Harvest flowers daily to encourage more blooms.

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Gardening in Newfoundland and Labrador

Newfoundland has a subarctic to cool maritime climate. The island is Zone 4b-5b near the coast; Labrador is Zone 1-3. Short growing seasons but excellent for cold-hardy crops, root vegetables, and berries.