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  • #1

    Comfrey tea

    Hi

    My comfrey is growing well, but is showing signs of powdery mildew already

    If I was to cut it down now, would it be ok to use to make comfrey tea with, or will I risk infecting any plants I use the mixture on?

    Thanks
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  • #2
    use it, I do

    powdery mildew spores are air-dispersed, I don't *think* they are carried in water, or would survive being in a "tea"

    PM is a symptom of water stress in plants, so make sure your comfrey plants are well-watered (it's been very dry here for 2 years now so I expect to see it any day now)
    All gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb.

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    • #3
      How big a tub would I need to grow some Comfrey in please. I was thinking of the Bocking from Ebay but can it be grown in containers with enough to make a beneficial addition to the garden?

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      • #4
        it really needs to be in the soil because it's very deep rooted and acts as a dynamic accumulator, brigning stuff from it's roots to its leaves. Living in a pot wouldnt give you the range of nutrients it can provide, and it would be a bit weird to feed it in a pot then use it's leaves for feed....

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        • #5
          Thanks Taff, see your point. I wonder if I can persuade the OH that if would be so beneficial that I could dig a big hole between the apple trees.Hmmmmm

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          • #6
            Thanks, will get brewing soon then , will try to make sure I water it better aswell

            I've got mine in an unused patch at bottom of the garden, in between 2 hawthorn trees, I think that's probably why it's getting water stressed

            I only put it in during summer last year though, I'm hoping once it gets really established and it's roots are down deep it will be ok

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            • #7
              Originally posted by Sanjo View Post
              Thanks Taff, see your point. I wonder if I can persuade the OH that if would be so beneficial that I could dig a big hole between the apple trees.Hmmmmm
              you could probably plant it against the apple tree, it would benefit the roots of the tree with it's own nutrients
              it doesn't need a big hole, only as little one, then if you do plant ti by the tree, chop down the leaves to use as a mulch around the tree...

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              • #8
                I've had a discussion with the OH and pointed out that the lavendar doesn't appear to be doing too well in the side border and wouldn't it be a REALLY GOOD IDEA to plant some Comfrey instead. I was surprised when he said yes!
                It may have had something to do with the fact that I said I wouldn't pester for seaweed whenever we went near the seaside.
                Last edited by Sanjo; 14-04-2012, 04:29 PM.

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