Borage Question....

[SusieG]

The borage plant has grown really tall since planted - after today's horrible windy weather it has been battered down. I've put a stake by it and tied it in, but should I need to do this. ? And how tall does it grow??
I know that the leaves can be eaten - so should I harvest some? Really confused as didn't know it would grow this tall - and really what to do with it....

[sparrow100]

Mine gets 3-4ft tall and falls over if not supported. They are big old plants! I eat the young leaves and the flowers, the older ones are a bit tough.

[Snoop Puss]

Here, people eat the flowers in salads, the stems peeled and steamed or boiled and the leaves (young ones) battered and deep fried and served with honey.

It's true, honest.

[roitelet]

It also makes a very good liquid feed for the veggies.

[SusieG]

Here, people eat the flowers in salads, the stems peeled and steamed or boiled and the leaves (young ones) battered and deep fried and served with honey.

It's true, honest.

Actually sounds rather nice, Snoop..!

[Snoop Puss]

The leaves are actually quite nice (but pretty well anything deep fried and served with honey is). The peeled stems are a massive faff and very, very plain, hence served with masses of salt and a drizzle of olive oil. I've had them once in a restaurant and cooked them once at home. I wouldn't bother to make them again myself.

Edited to correct mistakes.

[SusieG]

Perhaps I'll just leave it to grow, flower and let bees do their stuff...!

[Jay-ell]

Traditionally Borage needs a large jug of Pimms. I can be traditional when I want to be.

[SusieG]

Mmmmmm ......

Now doesn't that make you think of summer .........?

[vixylix]

oh now I want a large jug of pimms

[SusieG]

Go and make yourself one, Vix, put yer feet up have a slurp and watch the tennis!!