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Can You Grow Borage in Vermont?
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
Vermont last frost
Vermont first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Borages in Vermont
Direct sow
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Vermont'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 Vermont
Vermont has a cool humid continental climate. Southern Vermont is Zone 5a-5b; northern Vermont is Zone 4a-4b. Short growing seasons are productive for cool crops, potatoes, and maple trees.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Borage in Vermont?
Borage grows easily anywhere in your zone — direct sow and let it self-seed for years of free plants.
What zone is Vermont?
Vermont spans USDA Zone 5a (3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b).
When do you plant Borages in Vermont?
Plant Borages Apr 15, harvest Jun 4 – Jun 14.