A native wild flower with pretty blue/ purple flowers used as a compost activator to help break down other materials. Can also be used as mulch, or to make liquid manure.
When to Sow: Mar- Jun
HOW TO SOW: Sow indoors - In pots or moudules of moist well drained compost and cover with 0.5cm of soil. Ideal Temp 20°C. If germination does not occur after 4 weeks then cold stratify for a few weeks and return to warmth. Transplant to individial pots when large enough to handle to grow on.
Harden off and plant out when plants are robust enough to withstand pests 60cm appart.
Sow direct in Autumn - into a prepared seed bed 1cm deep, thin to 60 cm when large enough to handle.
- Classification: Hardy Perennial
- Group: Herbs
- ExpertLevel: Medium
- Germination Time: 2-3 Weeks
- Harvest Time: Jun - Aug
- Site: Full/ Partial Sun
- Soil Type: Will grow in most soils
- Soil Acidity: All Types
- Moisture: Well drained
- Care : Requires no special care
- Use: NOT EDIBLE. Use as Fertilizer
- Harvest: Cut after flowers to encourage new growth
- Days to Maturity: N/A
- Feed:No special requirements
- Height:100cm
- Plant Spacing: 30cm
Symphytum Officinale (Comfrey)
30 Seeds per packet Approx
Please note that the majority of our seeds are packed by volume so the number of seeds indicated is an approximation.
We make every effort to provide British seeds where possible, but in some cases our British Growers are unable to grow in sufficient quantities to meet our demand or the seeds are subject to Plant breeders' rights which means it is only possible for us to buy these seeds from certain non UK sources.