Comfrey is a perennial herb with hairy leaves and bell-shaped flowers. It is a member of the borage family, and was once thought to protect travelers on their journeys. Comfrey can be used as a medicinal herb, tea, vegetable, animal feed and soil conditioner. It is easy to grow, spreads rapidly once established and lives for many years.
Instructions
1. Clear weeds from the soil. Till the soil and enrich it with compost or fertilizer.
2. Divide plants with multiple crowns or dig up part of the root and plant. Transplant root cuttings while they are dormant in either spring or fall.
3. Plant comfrey in full sun to partial shade throughout the growing season. Plant root cuttings before September. Divisions or transplants can be planted up to early October. To produce a heavy yield, comfrey plants must grow before winter.
4. Sow plants at a depth of 2 to 8 inches, depending on how heavy the soil is. Plant deeply in light soil. Arrange plants in rows 3 feet apart. Do not plant comfrey close to smaller herbs.
5. Enrich the soil regularly with compost or manure. Water as needed during dry periods. Rototill between the plants to get rid of weeds.
6. Cut leaves regularly from the base. This will stop flowering and allow the plant to put more energy into producing leaves.
Tags: root cuttings, with compost