Comfrey Symphytum officinale

Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) is a medicinal herb grown for not recommended as food. It prefers partial shade to sun and moist but well-drained humus-rich soil, reaching about 60–100 cm. Harvest in leaves repeatedly through growing season for compost/liquid feed for the best flavour and aroma.

  • Sun: Partial shade to sun
  • Soil: Moist but well-drained humus-rich soil
  • Watering: Keep evenly moist while establishing
  • Harvest: Leaves repeatedly through growing season for compost/liquid feed
  • Difficulty: Easy

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