My Russian Comfrey bocking
#14 slips arrived this afternoon after waiting for nearly 2 weeks. I
ordered a bundle of six from Horizon Herbs down in Oregon earlier this month. It took a bit longer than I had expected,
however, I am definitely happy that that all six roots cuttings have arrived in
very good condition. I am very pleased with HH’s packing techniques in not only
the outer package, but how they pack the roots in a soil-like product. It is supposedly a coconut composted product and
that holds in moisture. (I do not recall what it is ATM.)
This particular bocking is in sterile, removing any worry
about it spreading out of control on its own.
The only way to propagate this Bocking of Comfrey is to cut the roots
and planted elsewhere. I went with this version for its ability to attract
pollinators which is a good thing for my gardens, but also going to use it as a
biomass for my compost and a nitrogen fixer for the grass near the planting. I
can also use it as a mulch for other spots in the gardens. There is also is
purported medical abilities not just in this Bocking but also with all version
of Comfrey, however that is just a bonus for me. Since I got six slips, I have planted two next to the compost pile, to on the north side
of the property, and to yet be planted. Tomorrow I'll decide where they will be
planted. I'm trying to spread them around the yard so that I have plenty of bee
activity all over the gardens.
In addition to putting this Comfrey, I am thinking of
planting a clover species in my backyard. The ground in the backyard is near
concrete and Clover will help break up the soil. In addition to what Clover can do for the
ground, I can also use it as a biomass for my compost pile. It also fixes
nitrogen into the soil which will improve my grass quality. (Starting to see a
pattern here?) I haven't decided which Clover varietyI will go with yet,
however Medium Red Clover interests me currently, although I am not sure if it
is a perennial or biannual plant. With a
bit of research, Clover seems to have some medical properties as well. Most
articles I have read have dried the flowers for use in teas.
