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Can You Grow Borage in Delaware?

US · USDA Zone 7a · zones 6b, 7a

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

Delaware last frost

early March

Delaware first frost

late November

Days to harvest

50–60 days

When to plant Borages in Delaware

Direct sow

Mar 7

Harvest

Apr 26 – May 6

Dates are approximate, based on Delaware'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 Delaware

Delaware has a humid subtropical climate moderated by the Atlantic. Mild winters and warm summers support a long growing season for mid-Atlantic vegetables.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Borage in Delaware?

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

What zone is Delaware?

Delaware spans USDA Zone 7a (6b, 7a).

When do you plant Borages in Delaware?

Plant Borages Mar 7, harvest Apr 26 – May 6.