why does my borage taste like fish??

Vespertino · May 18, 2013

Got my first borage flower today and promptly ate it. I was under the impression it was supposed to taste like cucumber which is why I chose to grow it. The flavor was anything but... it had an odd sardine flavor, it was actually quite disgusting even though I like sardines. I haven't fed the plant or sprayed it with anything recently.

What gives? Has anyone else had this experience with borage? Luckily it was easy to grow but as I'm not finding it delicious I'm wondering if its worthy of the space its taking up on my limited apartment patio.

May 18, 2013	#1
Vespertino Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Southlake, TX Posts: 743	why does my borage taste like fish?? Got my first borage flower today and promptly ate it. I was under the impression it was supposed to taste like cucumber which is why I chose to grow it. The flavor was anything but... it had an odd sardine flavor, it was actually quite disgusting even though I like sardines. I haven't fed the plant or sprayed it with anything recently. What gives? Has anyone else had this experience with borage? Luckily it was easy to grow but as I'm not finding it delicious I'm wondering if its worthy of the space its taking up on my limited apartment patio.