Comfrey is a gardener's powerhouse, renowned for its incredible benefits as a fertility builder and soil enhancer:
Deep-Rooted Nutrient Mining: With roots extending up to 3 meters, comfrey acts as a natural bio-accumulator, drawing up essential minerals like potassium, phosphorus, and nitrogen from deep within the soil. These nutrients become readily available to your other plants, fostering robust growth and increased yields.
Superior Green Manure & Mulch: Simply "chop and drop" comfrey leaves around your fruit trees, vegetables, and ornamentals. As they break down, they release a slow-acting, balanced fertilizer, enriching your soil's structure and boosting its fertility. It's like a continuous, free nutrient feed for your plants!
Compost Accelerator: Add comfrey leaves to your compost pile to kickstart decomposition. Their high nitrogen content and beneficial compounds help break down organic matter faster, yielding rich, dark compost in record time.
Supports Plant Health: Healthy soil leads to healthy plants. By improving soil fertility and nutrient availability, comfrey helps your garden resist pests and diseases naturally, reducing the need for chemical interventions.
Discover Comfrey's Traditional Healing Properties
Beyond the garden, comfrey has been valued for centuries for its remarkable medicinal uses, particularly its ability to support healing of bones and skin.
"Knitbone" Tradition: Historically known as "knitbone," comfrey contains allantoin, a compound that promotes cell growth and tissue repair. This makes it a popular choice for external applications like poultices and salves to support the healing of:
Bruises
Sprains
Bone fractures (always consult a medical professional for serious injuries)
Skin irritations and minor wounds
Important Note: While traditionally used internally, we recommend comfrey primarily for external use due to the presence of pyrrolizidine alkaloids. Always research and consult with a healthcare professional before using any herbal remedy.
 
Comfrey plants will be posted as roots. They are exceptionally easy to propogate via root division.