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When to Plant Borage in Caney, Oklahoma (74533)

Location

Caney, Oklahoma

ZIP Code

74533

USDA Zone

8a

Last Frost

Friday, March 20, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Friday, March 27, 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 8a

Borage (Borago officinalis) is a popular garden vegetable. In Caney, Oklahoma, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 8a, you should direct sow seeds around Friday, March 27, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Friday, March 20, 2026. Borage grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.