tafod y fuwch: welsh borage seeds
Illustrated pack of borage seeds featuring Welsh plant names and folklore, as well as instructions for how to sow, grow, eat, drink and use the plant.
Associated with joy and courage, borage grows wild in wasteland, thriving in poor soil and offering an almost continuous supply of nectar to bees. Not just enjoyed by pollinators, borage has captivated people throughout the ages, historically believed to dispel melancholy and bring courage. Considered sacred by the Druids, soldiers would consecrate their weapons with the star-shaped petals and drink borage-infused wine before battle.
plant: large Mediterranean annual with star-shaped blue flowers. Grows to approx 1m in height.
seeds: sow into seed compost in trays, pots or directly into earth. Established plants will self seed.
soil: likes well draining, poor quality soil.
light: sun loving.
harvest: cut flowers from the stem when fully open.
edible: flowers and leaves, with a similar flavour to cucumber.
drinkable: leaves and flowers can be brewed as a herbal tea. Fresh flowers make a pretty addition to summer drinks.
medicinal:leaves are high in vitamin C as well as containing anti-inflammatory, mild diuretic, diaphoretic and demulcent properties.
pollinators: flowers are loved by bees, providing an almost constant supply of nectar.
houseplant: can be grown indoors on a sunny windowsill.
store: preserve flowers by freezing into ice-cubes.
Approx 50 seeds, organically produced in Cornwall. Packaging designed and made by hand in Pembrokeshire, Wales, from 100% recycled content.
Illustrated pack of borage seeds featuring Welsh plant names and folklore, as well as instructions for how to sow, grow, eat, drink and use the plant.
Associated with joy and courage, borage grows wild in wasteland, thriving in poor soil and offering an almost continuous supply of nectar to bees. Not just enjoyed by pollinators, borage has captivated people throughout the ages, historically believed to dispel melancholy and bring courage. Considered sacred by the Druids, soldiers would consecrate their weapons with the star-shaped petals and drink borage-infused wine before battle.
plant: large Mediterranean annual with star-shaped blue flowers. Grows to approx 1m in height.
seeds: sow into seed compost in trays, pots or directly into earth. Established plants will self seed.
soil: likes well draining, poor quality soil.
light: sun loving.
harvest: cut flowers from the stem when fully open.
edible: flowers and leaves, with a similar flavour to cucumber.
drinkable: leaves and flowers can be brewed as a herbal tea. Fresh flowers make a pretty addition to summer drinks.
medicinal:leaves are high in vitamin C as well as containing anti-inflammatory, mild diuretic, diaphoretic and demulcent properties.
pollinators: flowers are loved by bees, providing an almost constant supply of nectar.
houseplant: can be grown indoors on a sunny windowsill.
store: preserve flowers by freezing into ice-cubes.
Approx 50 seeds, organically produced in Cornwall. Packaging designed and made by hand in Pembrokeshire, Wales, from 100% recycled content.
Illustrated pack of borage seeds featuring Welsh plant names and folklore, as well as instructions for how to sow, grow, eat, drink and use the plant.
Associated with joy and courage, borage grows wild in wasteland, thriving in poor soil and offering an almost continuous supply of nectar to bees. Not just enjoyed by pollinators, borage has captivated people throughout the ages, historically believed to dispel melancholy and bring courage. Considered sacred by the Druids, soldiers would consecrate their weapons with the star-shaped petals and drink borage-infused wine before battle.
plant: large Mediterranean annual with star-shaped blue flowers. Grows to approx 1m in height.
seeds: sow into seed compost in trays, pots or directly into earth. Established plants will self seed.
soil: likes well draining, poor quality soil.
light: sun loving.
harvest: cut flowers from the stem when fully open.
edible: flowers and leaves, with a similar flavour to cucumber.
drinkable: leaves and flowers can be brewed as a herbal tea. Fresh flowers make a pretty addition to summer drinks.
medicinal:leaves are high in vitamin C as well as containing anti-inflammatory, mild diuretic, diaphoretic and demulcent properties.
pollinators: flowers are loved by bees, providing an almost constant supply of nectar.
houseplant: can be grown indoors on a sunny windowsill.
store: preserve flowers by freezing into ice-cubes.
Approx 50 seeds, organically produced in Cornwall. Packaging designed and made by hand in Pembrokeshire, Wales, from 100% recycled content.