When to plant borage in Brisbane
Brisbane sits in Australia's sub-tropical zone. Computed from Brisbane's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the borage window:
Sow
All year
Transplant
—
Harvest
~2 months after sowing
Sub-tropical zone tip
Sow autumn through spring in SE QLD and let it self-seed; avoid the hottest part of summer.
Frost matters here: the last frost around Brisbane typically falls in August, with the first returning around July.
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When can I plant borage in Brisbane?
In Brisbane (sub-tropical zone), sow seed All year. Expect to harvest roughly 2 months after sowing.
Can you grow borage in Brisbane?
Yes — borage grows well around Brisbane when planted in its window. Sow autumn through spring in SE QLD and let it self-seed; avoid the hottest part of summer.