الاثنين، 21 مارس 2011

Growing of Borage


Growing of Borage....................


The cultivation of borage

Web site: open and sunny. Light soil, including room and full sun.

Propagation: Sow seeds on site or in pots from April to July for summer flowers, fall for spring flowers. Self-sows freely in light soil.

Growing: Set of 12 inches apart. Keep Plant under roses or summer crop properly. Possible to grow small plants indoors. Borage not like the transplant because of its taproot. Staking is sometimes necessary. Grows to 2 1 / 2 feet high and 2 meters wide.

Harvesting: Pick flowers and leaves. To remove the fresh flowers, the first spiny back. Rinse the flowers and gently pat dry. They keep well if refrigerated between two pieces of damp terry cloth.

Culinary uses: Sprinkle flowers in salads and crystallized as a topping for cake decorations. A colorful and tasty combination of shrimp and avocado with a lemon vinaigrette and borage flowers. Some people do not know how the thistle as hairs on the leaves, but if you are not bothered by them, add the leaves to cold drinks for the cucumber flavor and cooling effect. Chop leaves finely for salads, yogurt, cheese, pickles, and sandwiches. Cook as spinach or spinach. Also good added to ravioli filling.

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