How to Grow Comfrey
Comfrey is one of the easiest and most rewarding plants to grow in your garden. With its deep tap roots and nutrient-dense leaves, it's a powerhouse for permaculture systems and traditional gardens alike.
Getting Started with Comfrey
Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) is a perennial flowering plant that has been used for centuries in gardens and for medicinal purposes. The most popular variety for gardeners is Bocking 14, a sterile cultivar that won't spread by seed.
With minimal care, comfrey will produce multiple harvests of nutrient-rich leaves throughout the growing season, making it an excellent addition to any garden.
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Why Grow Bocking 14 Comfrey?
Non-Invasive
Bocking 14 is sterile and won't spread by seed, giving you complete control over where it grows.
Deep Roots
Tap roots can reach 6-10 feet deep, mining nutrients from subsoil that other plants can't access.
Fast Growth
Produces large amounts of biomass quickly, allowing for multiple harvests throughout the season.
Nutrient Rich
Leaves contain high levels of nitrogen, potassium, calcium, and other essential plant nutrients.
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