Comfrey, the wonder plant

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How to grow comfrey, and why you should

Comfrey is a plant that is much loved by organic gardeners and permaculturalists because of its ability to provide fertility. Comfrey is a dynamic accumulator - it sends down deep roots and extracts mineral nutrients from the depths. These nutrients are stored in the leaves, which can then be used to feed other plants (and animals).

Comfrey as a healing herb 

Comfrey Herb: Symphytum officinale

http://www.learningherbs.com/ This video is about comfrey herb, scientifically called symphytum officinale. We discuss comfrey information, comfrey uses, like how to make comfrey poultice. This sprain home remedy heals broken bones, also is a bruise remedy and a burn remedy. Learn more about comfrey herb, the symphytum officinale.

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Comfrey and potatoes 

Plant your potatoes with comfrey for an early boost

Bokashi bucket with comfreyOne of the traditional uses for the first flush of comfrey leaves is to use them to line the planting holes for your potatoes.

The leaves break down rapidly in the soil, leaving their nutrients behind to give your potato plants an early feed.

The Alternative Kitchen Garden Podcast: Comfrey 

Grow your own fertilizer

DSC01109.JPGComfrey is an easy plant to grow that requires little care and provides many benefits. Learn about growing comfrey by listening to episode 7 of The Alternative Kitchen Garden Podcast.

Weed of the Week 

Comfrey is Beansprout's weed of the week.

It might be difficult to get rid of, but you don't need to try! Simply designate it a comfrey patch and re-educate everyone to think of comfrey as a useful plant.

Make your own liquid feed 

Free liquid fertilizer for hungry plants

Liquid comfrey feed is easy to make and a great boost for hungry plants - especially fruiting plants like peppers and tomatoes.

There are two ways to make it - if you add water it stinks and you will be very unpopular with your neighbors.

I have trialled a water-less way of making comfrey liquid, which is easy and odor-free.

Read about my experiences making comfrey liquid and learn how to grow your own fertilizer.

Permaculture goodies 

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    JoDeeVale JoDeeVale Jul 9, 2009 @ 8:41 pm
    Love your comfrey lens! Since it ties in with the lens I just created, I am featuring you here: http://www.squidoo.com/grey_water

    We make a great team! Blessings!
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    Ahmady Ahmady Apr 10, 2009 @ 5:22 pm
    Thanks for your lens on comfrey -- it's a wonder plant that applied topically to sprains and strains, can heal them in a matter of a few hours. I can't get mine to grow in the same orderly way that my mother's plants did. Maybe there are different varieties.
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    jeff w nw ohio jeff w nw ohio Feb 23, 2008 @ 11:48 am
    I have had comfrey for a couple of years and I love it. I use it to feed my bunnies and chickens and use it for mulch. I'd like to find a cheepo shreader to use it in a compost heap. I have bocking 14, it's a beautiful plant and I love the bees it attrachs.
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    feralkevin feralkevin Jan 21, 2008 @ 12:28 am
    Thanks for the comfrey lens. Comfrey is an amazing plant, and in my opinion, lives up to the hype. Indeed, it is an icon for permaculture!

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