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kr11
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BORAGE - Herbs

kr11 (Borago officinalis)

Culinary herb for multiple uses, grows quickly. In good soil, can grow to 1 metre in height. Leaves and blue flowers for use in salads. Excellent bee plant, flowers until first frosts.

Lifespan: annual
Comment: good for pollinators
Positive for pollinators: Yes
Temperature requirements: medium
Nutrient requirements: low
Seed spacing between the row: 30 cm
Seed spacing in the row: 20 cm
Sowing depth: 2 cm

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Explanations

Bee-friendly: This plant has a good nectar or pollen supply, which is especially good for honey and wild bees, as well as other pollinating insects. There are 500 different kinds of wild bees alone. Some crops are best approached by specialists, others by generalists.