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Borage is relatively undemanding and although some recommend well-drained calcareous soils, in practice it is tolerant. The plant prefers a sunny aspect. Commercial growers start the plants from seed under glass in about March and plant out in April. Borage is susceptible to frost, and dies back as the weather becomes colder in autumn. Once established, the plants will self-seed and grow again in the same ground year after year. The leaves and flowers wilt easily after picking, and so are generally picked to order for hotels and restaurants. One technique used by cooks for preserving the flowers is to freeze them in ice cubes.