borage

Borage belongs to the annual herbal plants of the Borage family. The plant loves moist soil enriched with humus and is characterized by high resistance to cold.

In late autumn, potassium salt and superphosphate are added to the soil at the rate of 200 kilograms per hectare. And borage seeds are sown in early spring. Immediately before planting, ammonium nitrate is added to the soil (about 150 kg per hectare). When planting, it is necessary to adhere to certain parameters: the width between the rows should be about 60 cm, and the planting depth should be about 2 cm. In this case, approximately 40 kg of seeds are sown on one hectare.

Caring for cucumber grass is completely simple. It is enough to loosen, water, loosen the soil and remove weeds.

The crop is harvested in the form of fresh leaves even before the stem with flowers appears. The flowers are collected later and are also widely used in cooking.

Borage is one of the beneficial plants used for medicinal purposes. Fresh leaves of the plant contain a lot of potassium, various acids, vitamins and nutrients.

Dried or fresh herb is used to treat skin diseases, joint rheumatism, and also as a mild laxative.

Decoctions of borage leaves and flowers calm the nervous system and help with coughs. This plant is recommended to be included in the diet for various diseases, for example, diseases of the liver, kidneys, vascular system, gall bladder, myocardial infarction and other ailments.

Due to its mild salty taste and pleasant smell of fresh cucumber, the herb is used in the production of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, as well as in the confectionery industry.