Can You Grow Borage in Maine?
US · USDA Zone 5a · zones 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b
Borage grows easily anywhere in your zone — direct sow and let it self-seed for years of free plants.
Plant zones
Maine last frost
Maine first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Borages in Maine
Direct sow
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Maine'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.
Gardening in Maine
Maine has a cool humid continental climate. Coastal areas are Zone 5b-6a; inland and northern Maine is Zone 3b-4a. Short summers but excellent for potatoes, blueberries, and cool crops.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Borage in Maine?
Borage grows easily anywhere in your zone — direct sow and let it self-seed for years of free plants.
What zone is Maine?
Maine spans USDA Zone 5a (3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b).
When do you plant Borages in Maine?
Plant Borages Apr 15, harvest Jun 4 – Jun 14.