Bocking 14 Comfrey Crowns
Comfrey crowns are the fastest way to establish productive comfrey plants in your garden. Our Bocking 14 comfrey crowns are carefully harvested from mature plants, ensuring you get a vigorous start to your comfrey journey.
What Are Comfrey Crowns?
Comfrey crowns are sections cut from the top portion of mature comfrey plants, including the growing buds and a portion of the root system. They are essentially the "heart" of the comfrey plant, containing everything needed to quickly establish a new plant.
Our crowns are harvested from certified Bocking 14 comfrey plants, ensuring you get the non-invasive, sterile hybrid variety that won't spread by seed throughout your garden.
Benefits of Buying Comfrey Crowns
Quick Establishment
Comfrey crowns establish much faster than root cuttings. While root cuttings may take several months to develop into full plants, crowns can produce harvestable leaves within 4-8 weeks of planting (weather dependent).
Higher Success Rate
Crowns have a higher success rate than root cuttings, making them ideal for gardeners who want guaranteed results. With proper planting and minimal care, nearly 100% of crowns will establish successfully.
Earlier Harvests
Because crowns establish quickly, you can often harvest leaves in the same growing season you plant them. This means you'll be making comfrey tea or using chop-and-drop mulch much sooner than with other propagation methods.
Verified Variety
Our Bocking 14 comfrey crowns come from verified parent plants, ensuring you receive the true sterile hybrid variety developed by Lawrence Hills at the Henry Doubleday Research Association (now Garden Organic).
Product Details
What's Included
- 1x Bocking 14 comfrey crown with viable buds
- Planting instructions
- Care guide
Specifications
- Variety: Bocking 14 (Symphytum × uplandicum)
- Crown Size: Approximately 3-4" diameter
- Shipping: USPS Priority Mail
- Best Planting Time: Spring or Fall
Guarantee
We guarantee viable crowns upon arrival. If your crown arrives damaged or fails to grow within 30 days despite proper care, contact us for a replacement.
Planting Instructions
- Timing: Plant as soon as possible after receiving your crown. If you need to delay planting, keep the crown in a cool, damp location for up to one week.
- Location: Choose a sunny to partially shaded location with well-draining soil.
- Soil Preparation: Dig a hole twice the width of the crown and about 6-8 inches deep.
- Planting Depth: Place the crown in the hole with the buds facing upward, positioned so the top of the crown is 1-2 inches below the soil surface.
- Watering: Water thoroughly after planting and keep soil consistently moist (but not waterlogged) until new growth appears.
- Spacing: If planting multiple crowns, space them 2-3 feet apart to allow for mature plant spread.
For detailed planting information, visit our When and Where to Plant Comfrey guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How soon will my comfrey crown produce leaves?
Under favorable conditions, you should see new leaves emerging within 2-4 weeks after planting. The plant will continue to establish throughout the first growing season, with full productivity typically achieved in the second year.
How many harvests can I expect in the first year?
If planted in spring, you can typically expect 1-2 light harvests in the first year. From the second year onward, expect 4-5 full harvests per growing season.
Will Bocking 14 comfrey spread throughout my garden?
Bocking 14 is a sterile hybrid that doesn't produce viable seeds, so it won't spread by seed. However, it can spread via root fragments if the roots are disturbed. Plant in a location where you're happy for it to remain long-term.
What's the difference between crowns and root cuttings?
Crowns include the top portion of the plant with growing buds and some roots, establishing much faster than root cuttings. Root cuttings are just sections of roots that need to develop both roots and shoots from scratch.
Ready to Add Comfrey to Your Garden?
Get your Bocking 14 comfrey crown today and start enjoying the benefits of this amazing permaculture plant.
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