Can You Grow Borage in Ohio?
US · USDA Zone 5b · zones 5a, 5b, 6a
Borage grows easily anywhere in your zone — direct sow and let it self-seed for years of free plants.
Plant zones
Ohio last frost
Ohio first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Borages in Ohio
Direct sow
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Ohio'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 Ohio
Ohio has a humid continental climate. Northern Ohio near Lake Erie is Zone 6a; inland areas are Zone 5b. Four seasons with a productive 6-month growing window.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Borage in Ohio?
Borage grows easily anywhere in your zone — direct sow and let it self-seed for years of free plants.
What zone is Ohio?
Ohio spans USDA Zone 5b (5a, 5b, 6a).
When do you plant Borages in Ohio?
Plant Borages Apr 7, harvest May 27 – Jun 6.