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Can You Grow Borage in Minnesota?
US · USDA Zone 4a · zones 2b, 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b
Borage grows easily anywhere in your zone — direct sow and let it self-seed for years of free plants.
Plant zones
Minnesota last frost
Minnesota first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Borages in Minnesota
Direct sow
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Minnesota'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 Minnesota
Minnesota has a cold humid continental climate. The Twin Cities are Zone 4b-5a; northern Minnesota reaches Zone 2b-3a. Cold winters but warm productive summers.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Borage in Minnesota?
Borage grows easily anywhere in your zone — direct sow and let it self-seed for years of free plants.
What zone is Minnesota?
Minnesota spans USDA Zone 4a (2b, 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b).
When do you plant Borages in Minnesota?
Plant Borages Apr 25, harvest Jun 14 – Jun 24.