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When to Plant Borage in Rogers County, OK

Borage is a self-seeding annual herb with star-shaped blue flowers that attract pollinators. Its leaves have a cucumber-like flavor and the flowers are edible.

Rogers County, Oklahoma is in USDA Zone 7a. The average last spring frost is April 7 and the first fall frost is October 26, giving you a growing season of approximately 202 days.

At an elevation of 505 feet, Rogers County receives approximately 30.8 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly loam soil. Summer highs average 92°F, providing good warmth for Borage during the growing season.

Rogers County, OK (Zone 7a) Long season
202 days
Last Spring Frost April 7
202 growing days
First Fall Frost October 26

Rogers County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Loam

Soil pH

6.0-7.0

Drainage

Well Drained

Borage Planting Timeline — Rogers County, OK

Borage Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Start Indoors March 3 Mar 3 – Mar 17
Transplant Outdoors March 31 Mar 31 – Apr 14
Direct Sow March 24 Mar 24 – Apr 14
Harvest May 26 May 26 – Jul 14
Fall Sowing August 17 Aug 17 – Aug 31

Plant 0.5" deep · 8" apart · Rows 12" apart

Month-by-Month Timeline

MonthActivities
January
February
March Start Indoors Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow
April Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow
May Harvest
June Harvest
July Harvest
August Fall Sowing
September
October
November
December

Growing Conditions

☀️ Sun

Full Sun (6-8+ hours)

💧 Water

Low — drought tolerant

📅 Days to Maturity

50–60 days

🧪 Soil pH

Needs 6–7 · Your soil: N/A

🗺️ USDA Zone

Zone 7a

📆 Growing Season

202 days in Rogers County

Growing Tips for Rogers County

Direct sow in spring as borage does not transplant well. Allow some plants to go to seed for next year. Young leaves are best; older leaves become bristly.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Borage in Rogers County, OK?

Rogers County is in Zone 7a with an average last frost of April 7. Plan your Borage planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is Rogers County, OK?

Rogers County, Oklahoma is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7a. The average last spring frost is April 7 and first fall frost is October 26.

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Data sources: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023), NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals. Frost dates are based on 50% probability averages for Rogers County, OK. Local conditions may vary. Last updated: June 2026.

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