Comfrey tea legislation

[Rodley]

I have just read the latest edition of the Connexions newspaper (July). I hadn't realised that to use comfrey or nettle tea in the garden could land me in prison! Apparently a law was passed in 2006 banning their use. The use of nettle tea (prepared in a special way) is now legal, but none of the other treatments are.
So what will I do? Carry on using them and risk a large fine and being put in prison because what's the harm in using them!

[rustylady]

I have just read the latest edition of the Connexions newspaper (July). I hadn't realised that to use comfrey or nettle tea in the garden could land me in prison! Apparently a law was passed in 2006 banning their use. The use of nettle tea (prepared in a special way) is now legal, but none of the other treatments are.
So what will I do? Carry on using them and risk a large fine and being put in prison because what's the harm in using them!

Rodley, do you have any further information on this legislation? I can't find any reference to it.

[Incy]

Rustylady, Rodley is based in France so no doubt this legislation is only applicable there.

[rustylady]

Rustylady, Rodley is based in France so no doubt this legislation is only applicable there.

I noticed that Incy, but did a web search which should have included France.

[FionaH]

I moved this out of the french weather thread so more people would see it.

[rustylady]

I moved this out of the french weather thread so more people would see it.

Thanks Fi

[oldie]

This legislation was passed to prevent you from making your own pesticides- just in case you overdid it/drank it whatever. Nettle and comfrey teas are foliar feeds and as far as I know are not covered. Mods should perhaps note that is is illegal to post recipes for making your own pesticides - rhubarb!

[rustylady]

This legislation was passed to prevent you from making your own pesticides. Mods should perhaps note that is is illegal to post recipes for making your own pesticides - rhubarb!

That would include the old one with cigarette ends too.

[FionaH]

That would include the old one with cigarette ends too.

Finally a use for fag butts? I would ask you to tell me but then I would have to shoot you

[PAULW]

Rustylady, Rodley is based in France so no doubt this legislation is only applicable there.

You know what the pub landlord say "without rules where would we be -FRANCE" I shouldn't think the french take much notice of rules like this it only the english jobsworths that would be hiding in the bushes waiting to persecute someone

[mothhawk]

I don't see how "they " can ban pouring water onto comfrey or nettles, without also banning pouring water onto camellia (sinensis)

[Florence Fennel]

Catch us if you can, ooooo

[Nicos]

Mods should perhaps note that is is illegal to post recipes for making your own pesticides - rhubarb!

thanks- yup- we are already aware!

( pity it works though!!!!)

[solway cropper]

I was going to say much of what I do in my garden is illegal but that could be misinterpreted

I do use all manner of home-made feeds/pesticides and find that the best approach with bureaucrats is to ignore them.

[chris]

Indeed, it'd not stop me making/using it. I can't even see how they'd police it unless you're doing it on an industrial scale.

Comfrey? No it's borage (just big as I've fed it alot )

Nettles? Nope, it's horehound