When to plant borage in Alabama
Alabama spans USDA zones 7b–9a, so the right time to plant borage shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly outdoors runs from about February 21 in Mobile to April 6 in Jacksonville — below are local dates for 70 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Direct sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville | 8a | March 24 | November 8 | March 24 – April 7 |
| Mobile | 9a | February 21 | December 6 | February 21 – March 7 |
| Birmingham | 8a | March 21 | November 11 | March 21 – April 4 |
| Montgomery | 8b | March 4 | November 18 | March 4 – March 18 |
| Tuscaloosa | 8b | March 18 | November 10 | March 18 – April 1 |
| Hoover | 8a | March 19 | November 8 | March 19 – April 2 |
| Auburn | 8b | March 13 | November 17 | March 13 – March 27 |
| Dothan | 9a | March 1 | November 24 | March 1 – March 15 |
Borage in Alabama: FAQ
When can I plant borage in Alabama?
Across Alabama, the time to direct-sow borage spans roughly February 21 in Mobile to April 6 in Jacksonville, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the borage planting date vary across Alabama?
Yes. Alabama publishes 70 cities with their own frost dates, so the right borage planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.
How long does borage take to grow in Alabama?
Borage takes about 50–60 days to reach harvest once planted — check that this fits inside your city's frost-free season on its place page.
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