When to plant borage in Sydney
Sydney sits in Australia's temperate zone. Computed from Sydney's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the borage window:
Sow
All year
Transplant
—
Harvest
~2 months after sowing
Temperate zone tip
Sow spring and autumn in Sydney, Adelaide, and Perth, borage flowers for months and reappears from self-sown seed.
Sydney is essentially frost-free, which gives borage plenty of flexibility either side of the ideal window.
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When can I plant borage in Sydney?
In Sydney (temperate zone), sow seed All year. Expect to harvest roughly 2 months after sowing.
Can you grow borage in Sydney?
Yes — borage grows well around Sydney when planted in its window. Sow spring and autumn in Sydney, Adelaide, and Perth, borage flowers for months and reappears from self-sown seed.