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Can You Grow Borage in New Mexico?
US · USDA Zone 7b · zones 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 8a
Borage grows easily anywhere in your zone — direct sow and let it self-seed for years of free plants.
Plant zones
New Mexico last frost
New Mexico first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Borages in New Mexico
Direct sow
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on New Mexico'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 New Mexico
New Mexico has an arid continental climate. Albuquerque is Zone 7a; Santa Fe is Zone 6b; southern desert areas are Zone 8a-9a. Low humidity means dramatic temperature swings.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Borage in New Mexico?
Borage grows easily anywhere in your zone — direct sow and let it self-seed for years of free plants.
What zone is New Mexico?
New Mexico spans USDA Zone 7b (4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 8a).
When do you plant Borages in New Mexico?
Plant Borages Feb 28, harvest Apr 19 – Apr 29.