Comfrey question

[T-lady]

Hi folks

I've checked on past threads but still can't make up my mind ... I'd like to grow some comfrey plants but I don't really want to pay for the root cuttings.

Kings Seeds are offering 10 Russian Comfrey seeds for £1.59 - are these the ones I want which won't spread themselves over absolutely everywhere?

Thanks for your help ...

[jacob marley]

I do not think they are the one's what you want is Bocking 14 i think i have a row of it accross my patch and they proagate from cutting's if you was a bit closer you could collect some they are just starting to get going now dont know about posting might be a tad dear they ain't small good luck jacob

[davefromthechipie]

Non seeding comfrey cant be grown from seed .I have never done it( To much work) as cuttings are only about 1 pound each But if you really need to do it you need to grow a mother plant for a year or so the cut it up in same way removing the crown ( i dont know how sorry ) Id just buy 10 cuttings T-lady if i was you for this year and try the seed thing aswell in a large pot

[davefromthechipie]

T-lady If you can wait till monday Il have a chat to this old boy whos helps us out around the alott/garden and il see if he can take some cuttings from my plants if so il send you some .

[crichmond]

These seem reasonable from this company, I think I will get some from here, 10 plants for £9.15
The Organic Gardening Catalogue

[T-lady]

T-lady If you can wait till monday Il have a chat to this old boy whos helps us out around the alott/garden and il see if he can take some cuttings from my plants if so il send you some .

Dave you're a star. I'll hang back and see what you can do. Let me know any P&P costs etc.

BIG thanks!

[Two_Sheds]

You don't really take "cuttings" from the Bocking 14 - you divide the plant: splitting up the root. Root cuttings if you like. Each bit of root should take. It likes damp shade.

Bocking 14 is sterile - therefore, any seeds will not germinate.

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