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Can You Grow Borage in Yukon?

Canada · Canadian Zone 1 · zones 0, 1

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

Yukon last frost

mid-June

Yukon first frost

mid-August

Days to harvest

50–60 days

When to plant Borages in Yukon

Direct sow

Jun 15

Harvest

Aug 4 – Aug 14

Dates are approximate, based on Yukon'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 Yukon

Yukon has a subarctic continental climate with extreme cold winters but surprisingly warm and long summer days. Whitehorse is Zone 1b-2a. Some vegetables succeed with cold frames and fast-maturing varieties.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Borage in Yukon?

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

What zone is Yukon?

Yukon spans Canadian Zone 1 (0, 1).

When do you plant Borages in Yukon?

Plant Borages Jun 15, harvest Aug 4 – Aug 14.