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  • #1

    Comfrey In Containers?

    Hi All,

    I’ve been reading the merits of Comfrey unfortunately I don’t have a lot of space to play with. Is there any benefit to me growing it in containers?
    Cheers

    Danny
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  • #2
    Not really. The reason comfrey is so great is because it sends long roots down to get nutrients from where the other plants can't reach, then you can recycle the nutrients to fertilise your veg. Clearly that doesn't work if the roots are confined in a container!
    Warning: I have a dangerous tendency to act like I know what I'm talking about.

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    • #3
      Fair point Demeter,

      I only have 4 small veg beds and my aim is to use them all year round. I may consider keeping one bare and planting comfrey on a 4 year cycle if it's worth while?
      Cheers

      Danny

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      • #4
        Hi Broadway
        I don't have much space either so my comfrey is in a largish container. It is in its second year and is doing well. I harvest the leaves, chop them up and either mix into my raised beds or put in the compost bin. The leaves also contain a lot of nutrients and can also be used as a mulch.

        Demete I'm sure the roots also hold a lot of nutrients but I don't have the room
        AKA Angie

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        • #5
          Can't see the point in wasting limited space (either beds or containers) growing comfrey on one of your veg beds - if you wanted you could increase the beds fertility using 'green manures' which normally get dug in the bed before use.
          Last edited by smallblueplanet; 11-04-2009, 08:43 AM.
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          • #6
            I agree with you sbp that green manures are another option. However, if you want to grow veg over winter as well, as I do, then I'm not sure the bed is going to be empty long enough to sow green manure.
            AKA Angie

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            • #7
              So just use the compost you use in the container where you'd use the comfrey?
              Last edited by smallblueplanet; 11-04-2009, 09:02 AM.
              To see a world in a grain of sand
              And a heaven in a wild flower

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              • #8
                Originally posted by broadway View Post
                Fair point Demeter,

                I only have 4 small veg beds and my aim is to use them all year round. I may consider keeping one bare and planting comfrey on a 4 year cycle if it's worth while?
                I wouldn't personally, it's good stuff but not at the expense of actual crops.

                Plus, they propagate by root cuttings, so you would quickly end up with 4 comfrey beds.

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                • #9
                  After reading your replies I'll put the comfrey on-hold.

                  Thanks Folks
                  Cheers

                  Danny

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