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Comfrey plants - bocking 14 - $5 (Quakertown)
Sterner Mill Rd
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"Bocking 14 comfrey is a sterile hybrid valued for its ability to produce nutrient-rich biomass as a "chop and drop" mulch, a potent fertilizer for plants, and a high-protein fodder for livestock. It is also an excellent source of potassium and other minerals for improving soil fertility, creating compost activators and teas, and attracting pollinators. Unlike other varieties, Bocking 14 is non-invasive and is propagated by root divisions.
Uses in the Garden
Chop and Drop Mulch: Its deep roots bring nutrients to the surface, and the chopped leaves can be dropped around plants, especially those that benefit from potassium, like tomatoes, peppers, and berries, to fertilize them directly.
Compost Activator: Bocking 14 leaves break down quickly and are rich in nitrogen, making them an excellent activator to speed up the composting process.
Liquid Fertilizer (Comfrey Tea): You can steep the leaves in water to create a nutrient-dense liquid fertilizer high in NPK (1.8 / 0.5 / 5.3) for your plants.
Soil Enrichment: Comfrey's roots mine for minerals from deep in the soil, making its leaves and compost rich in potassium, silicon, iron, and other trace elements.
Uses with Livestock
Fodder for Animals: Comfrey is a nutritious, high-protein green feed for poultry, pigs, rabbits, and other livestock.
Other Benefits
Pollinator Attractor: Its purple flowers attract bees and other beneficial insects to the garden.
Non-Invasive: This Bocking 14 variety is a sterile hybrid, meaning it won't spread invasively by seed, making it easier to contain and manage in a garden.
How to Grow and Harvest
Bocking 14 thrives in a variety of conditions, from full sun to partial shade, and tolerates different soil types.
Once established, you can cut the leaves regularly for mulch, compost, or tea, and the plant will regrow quickly, producing a high yield of biomass."