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Comfrey is a perennial herb that has been known since ancient times for its powerful medicinal properties. Comfrey was used extensively by the Romans and Greeks to stop bleeding, treat bronchial illnesses, and heal broken bones and wounds. During the Medieval Times, this herb became popular for its ability to fuse broken bones and ease arthritis pain. In gardening, Comfrey leaves are used as fertilizers. Comfrey is very easy to grow and take care of. Comfrey seeds can be sown in almost any type of soil except for ones that are shallow or chalky. It is also not recommended that you grow Comfrey seeds in containers.
The best time to sow Comfrey seeds is between March and June. Comfrey seeds should be spaced at least 12 inches apart from each other. It should be noted that Comfrey can be hard to weed when fully mature and so it is recommended that you remove perennial roots in the soil before you plant them.
Planted Comfrey seeds should be watered frequently for optimum results. However avoid overwatering as this herb is known not to respond well in waterlogged soils. Once they are fully grown, the Comfrey herb can be drought tolerant and can thrive in water deprived soil.
Comfrey would also benefit well from soil that is adequately fertilized. They however prefer natural against artificial fertilizers. For such purposes, you can plant Comfrey seeds in areas near your compost bin. Nutrients from the bin can leak into the Comfrey plot, which can promote growth and health.
Plant Comfrey in a fixed spot in your garden as it can have a long life. Comfrey also grows bigger every year. You would find that with Comfrey, the more leaves you pick from the base, the more leaves it will grow or produce. It is also not recommended that you plant Comfrey near small herbs as the large leaves of this herb can deprive smaller plants of sun exposure. A fully mature comfrey herb loves the sun but would also do well in partial shade.
Comfrey seeds are widely available in gardening stores, nurseries and online marts. Nurseries for one are great sources of seeds since they would normally have staff on hand to make sure that seeds remain robust and healthy. You would also have a greater chance of meeting a highly knowledgeable person who can provide you valuable growing information in a nursery than in other seed selling establishments.
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Author Bio Box: Patricia Wainwright
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