Comfrey, True (Symphytum officinale var patens), packet of 20 seeds, organic
$4.95
Family: Borage (Boraginaceae)
Hardy to Zones 3 to 9
(True Comfrey) (Symphytum officinalis) Herbaceous perennial native to Europe. There is a white/cream flowered type and a purple flowered type. This is the purple flowered type. The plant grows true from seed. Traditional usage (TWM): Cell proliferation, cuts, scrapes, deep injuries. Source of cell-proliferating allantoin, immunotonic mucopolysaccharides and also potentially toxic pyrrolizidine alkaloids. Often recommended for external use only. Commonly employed as a companion plant to orchard trees and as an ingredient in compost tea and compost piles. High in protein, the leaves make a good feed for chickens and pigs, may be added to the feed of all domestic animals, helping maintain good health and weight gain. Comfrey prefers a full to part sun position with rich, moist, but well-drained soil. Sow the seed just under the surface and tamp in securely. Sown directly in warm soils, germination usually occurs within 30 days. A 30 day period of cold, moist refrigeration followed by planting in warm conditions will speed germination appreciably. Grow the seedlings out in pots for about 3 months, then transplant to the garden. You can also direct-seed into a fertile bed in the spring, as soon as the soil can be worked. If you don’t want the plants to spread, then cut them back when they make flowers, and mulch the crowns with the leaves. This will keep the seed from maturing and dropping, and will quickly improve the soil and contribute to the formation of large, healthy and happy plants.
20 seeds/pkt., Certified Organically Grown
In stock
Timothy Ritchey (verified owner) –
I love growing Comfrey in my yard in Arizona (which is difficult in July and August). I also love growing it in my little yard in Idaho. I make the leaves into salves and tinctures to give to friends.And it is so generous in giving more and more leaves. To quote a great person, “Comfrey is not invasive, people are invasive!”. Thank you, Thank you. Thank you!
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Young gardener (verified owner) –
Hi there, I have germinated and grown the True Comfrey seeds successfully in the 1-gallon pots that I bought from you, but I don’t have much space to transplant them. Is it possible to grow True Comfrey in 20-gallon pots permanently or for a little while? What is the smallest size pot can Comfrey be grown in? Do you have any suggestions?
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Anastacia Cilione (verified owner) –
Germinated easily after 30 days and now growing effortlessly in my garden. Currently making compost tea now 🍵 😊
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hend3627 (verified owner) –
Purchased these seeds and very happy with the amount of comfrey I have now. Ended up sharing many of the plants with family and friends and I still have several in my front and back yards. Very excited for this turnout and very happy with the product.
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