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Can You Grow Borage in North Dakota?
US · USDA Zone 4a · zones 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
North Dakota last frost
North Dakota first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Borages in North Dakota
Direct sow
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on North Dakota'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 North Dakota
North Dakota has a harsh continental climate with cold winters and short warm summers. Most of the state is Zone 3b-4a. Focus on cold-hardy crops and short-season varieties.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Borage in North Dakota?
Borage grows easily anywhere in your zone — direct sow and let it self-seed for years of free plants.
What zone is North Dakota?
North Dakota spans USDA Zone 4a (3a, 3b, 4a, 4b).
When do you plant Borages in North Dakota?
Plant Borages Apr 25, harvest Jun 14 – Jun 24.