The plants can be 2½ feet high by 2½ feet in diameter every month of the growing and harvesting season.Ĭomfrey begins its growth early in the Spring the first cutting here in Nantahala, NC (3400’ elevation) is in mid-April and the stronger plants will be in the “fountain of leaves” stage. Large strong plants become a “fountain of leaves” comprised of 15 to 25 shoots and leaves, small to large, coming right out of the ground. The smallest leaves are slightly fuzzy and all leaves are tender. Comfrey is a “dynamic accumulator”- each plant a super “nutrient-pump”- producing versatile, valuable leaves - year after year.Ĭomfrey leaves can grow to be 10” wide x 20” long with prominent veining and some soft bristles underneath. Plant crowns or plants NOW and have fresh leaves in two to three weeks! Fast Growing, Bountiful HarvestĬomfrey roots can grow down 8 to 10 feet and out to a 3-foot radius bringing up minerals and nutrients that have leached down for thousands of years. For this purpose best results are obtained by planting two-year or 3-to-4-year plants in the larger pots or 5- gallon buckets. Strong, mature plants on a 3 foot grid will have the larger outside leaves touching the adjacent plants after 4 to 5 weeks growth.Ĭomfrey can also be grown indoors, in pots (1 to 5 gallon size) for a continuous harvest of fresh, small leaves. Comfrey needs a 3 foot spacing for proper root development and highest yields. Plant Comfrey in “fertile holes” to get established and it will thrive and live even through the hottest Summer or coldest Winter. Hills, the world’s foremost expert on Comfrey. We do not sell the Bocking #14 strain of Comfrey as “it is shallow rooted and subject to drought,” and “it is disliked by rabbits and chickens - as being too bitter” according to Lawrence D. Because the Bocking #4 is so deep rooted, it will thrive in drought where most other plants are helpless.
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