- Perennial herb
- Improves soil
Description
'Comfrey' seeds
Symphytum officinale
- Perennial herb
- Improves soil
Perennial herb with clump forming habit. Plants have large dark green, hairy, ovate leaves and produce upright stems with white to pink bell-like flowers. Plants grow to 120cm tall by 60cm wide. Very fast growing.
Comfrey is often used to improve soil quality. Plants have deep roots which bring up nutrients from deep in the soil and make them available to other shallow rooted plants. Leaves a can be used to make a liquid fertiliser. Leaves are a fantastic compost activator. Comfrey is also a popular companion plant.
Also known as Comphrey, Knitbone, Common Comfrey, and English Comfrey.
Medicinal use
Seeds per gram: 150
Product code: F4-10
Best Months to Sow
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
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| Arid |
Quick Sowing Guide
| Method | Raise seedling |
|---|---|
| Sowing Depth | 5mm |
| Season | Spring and Autumn |
| Germination | 25-30 days @ 20-22°C |
| Hardiness / Life Cycle | Frost hardy Perennial |
| Plant Spacing | 60cm |
| Plant Height | 120cm |
| Position | Part or full sun, moist soil |
| Days Until Maturity | 365 days |
*Notes: Can be invasive. Cold stratification may help germination.
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How To Grow
Shipping
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| Small seed packets ONLY - | Economy Delivery | $3.00 or FREE on orders over $25 | $5 |
| Parcel Delivery | Capped rate of $8.99 | ||
| Express Delivery | $15.00 | ||
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Parcel Delivery |
Capped rate of $8.99 |
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Express Delivery |
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| Live Plants - | Live plants | Capped rate of $10.00 | |
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Ratings & Reviews
Worked out well!
I followed the instructions on the packet, 30 days in the fridge and they’re sprouting and healthy.
Need cold stratification
I put them in the fridge for 20 days from end of April, then plant. Now they are sprouting.
