{"product_id":"comfrey-1002","title":"Comfrey Seeds","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"26\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"26\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1\" data-end=\"25\"\u003eSymphytum officinale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"28\" data-end=\"558\"\u003eComfrey is a vigorous herbaceous perennial growing to around 1 m tall, producing large, textured leaves and clusters of nodding purple, pink or creamy-white flowers that are highly attractive to bees and other pollinators. Once established, it develops an extensive deep root system that mines nutrients from the subsoil, making it one of the most valued plants in organic gardens and permaculture systems. Plants are long-lived and can readily regenerate from even small pieces of root, so choose the planting position carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"560\" data-end=\"1093\"\u003eTraditionally, the young leaves were eaten cooked in soups, pasta dishes and other recipes, while the roots and leaves featured in a variety of historical herbal preparations. Today, Comfrey is best known as a valuable garden plant. Its nutrient-rich foliage is ideal for composting, mulching or making a liquid fertiliser by steeping chopped leaves in water for several weeks. The resulting brew is naturally rich in nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and trace minerals, making it an excellent tonic for flowering and fruiting plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1385\"\u003eComfrey has a long history of external use in traditional herbal medicine for bruises, sprains and minor injuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1385\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1385\"\u003eDue to the presence of pyrrolizidine alkaloids, internal use is no longer generally recommended. Topical use should also be undertaken with appropriate knowledge and care.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"1462\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"1422\"\u003eApproximately 80 seeds per gram\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1425\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1462\"\u003eApproximately 10 seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1493\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1493\"\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1622\"\u003eTropics: April to August\u003cbr data-start=\"1519\" data-end=\"1522\"\u003eSubtropics: March to September\u003cbr data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1555\"\u003eMild climates: September to May\u003cbr data-start=\"1586\" data-end=\"1589\"\u003eCold climates: September to April\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1624\" data-end=\"1645\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1624\" data-end=\"1645\"\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"2148\"\u003eSow seed 5 mm deep into a moist, well-drained seed-raising mix and keep consistently moist until germination. Transplant into full sun or partial shade, spacing plants 60–90 cm apart. Comfrey prefers fertile soil with reliable moisture but tolerates a wide range of conditions once established. Plants can also be propagated from root cuttings, with even small root sections capable of producing new plants. Choose the planting site carefully, as established plants are difficult to remove completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2150\" data-end=\"2274\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2150\" data-end=\"2274\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46375863845082,"sku":"prefix_681c1f72565bc1.77627861","price":4.2,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/H_Comfrey.jpg?v=1784850776","url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/products\/comfrey-1002","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}