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When to Plant Borage in Ashville, Pennsylvania (16613)

Location

Ashville, Pennsylvania

ZIP Code

16613

USDA Zone

6b

Last Frost

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Pro Tip: Sow Borage directly outdoors 1 week after your last frost date — it needs warm soil.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Borago officinalis
Days to Maturity 60 days
Mature Height 18-36"
Spread 24"
Type Annual

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun to Partial Shade

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Water

Moderate

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Spacing

18" apart

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Planting Depth

0.5" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 7-14 days

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Growing Borage in Zone 6b

Borage (Borago officinalis) is a popular garden vegetable. In Ashville, Pennsylvania, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 6b, you should direct sow seeds around Wednesday, April 22, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Borage grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.