tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602250472916777531.post6403025164476884691..comments2022-06-07T03:16:08.269-07:00Comments on Oak House Permaculture: Comfrey TeaNancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14399431490690923877noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602250472916777531.post-6515450167428255402013-12-10T08:52:37.287-08:002013-12-10T08:52:37.287-08:00Hi Amanda. No, there are no other differences as f...Hi Amanda. No, there are no other differences as far as I'm aware. Both are recommended for use in an organic garden as a compost activator and as a source of organic nutrients. I first heard about them from a Master Composter at a local green fair. The main benefit of Bocking 14 is what you've described - the seeds are sterile, so there's no danger of it spreading so vigorously in the same way other comfreys do. Bocking 14 is definitely worth seeking out! It's also called Russian Comfrey.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14399431490690923877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602250472916777531.post-48696247182500271992013-12-01T19:37:18.177-08:002013-12-01T19:37:18.177-08:00IS there a difference between regular Comfrey &...IS there a difference between regular Comfrey & Bocking 14? Other than the seeds being sterile? Is there any difference in what it provides?Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06098678388176073233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602250472916777531.post-17796906523532439482011-06-29T11:24:30.843-07:002011-06-29T11:24:30.843-07:00I look forward to being able to make comfrey tea, ...I look forward to being able to make comfrey tea, but my plants were new this Spring, so not until next year...Janet/Plantaliscioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15605580157193047780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602250472916777531.post-44793832096809866112011-06-20T19:40:32.771-07:002011-06-20T19:40:32.771-07:00I have heard of nettles being used this way. It is...I have heard of nettles being used this way. It is nice to know there is another that can be used.The Sage Butterflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06252906325012065829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602250472916777531.post-83795390421432518612011-06-19T04:20:19.105-07:002011-06-19T04:20:19.105-07:00Ooh, thanks for the tips guys. Hmm, might try it d...Ooh, thanks for the tips guys. Hmm, might try it dry next time, I'd not heard of that before, but anything to reduce that awful smell must be worth it!Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14399431490690923877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602250472916777531.post-17138991458245052242011-06-18T23:59:26.186-07:002011-06-18T23:59:26.186-07:00I usually just let my comfrey rot down in a bucket...I usually just let my comfrey rot down in a bucket without water - it's much less stinky! But thanks for reminding me that I need to get it done :)Emmahttp://emmacooper.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602250472916777531.post-35741725403298034942011-06-18T13:46:44.031-07:002011-06-18T13:46:44.031-07:00I also add Nettles to the Comfrey brew as they are...I also add Nettles to the Comfrey brew as they are high in essential nutrients.Bridgethttp://www.arignagardener.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com