{"product_id":"comfrey-symphytum-officinale-20-seeds","title":"100pcs Suitable for beginner planting Comfrey Seeds flourish in loose moist substrate suited for semi-shaded garden cultivation","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"wt-content-toggle__body wt-content-toggle__body--truncated wt-content-toggle__body--truncated-02\" id=\"content-toggle-product-details-read-more\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wt-text-body-01 wt-break-word\" data-product-details-description-text-content=\"\"\u003eComfrey - Comfrey has been used as a herb for centuries. The comfrey herb is native to Asia and Europe, but early English immigrants brought it to North America for medicinal purposes. Common Comfrey, Latin name: Symphytum officinale, grows to be approximately 60 inches tall. It has slender lance-shaped leaves and produces bell-shaped purple flowers that bloom from May to September. Comfrey, even when grown from Comfrey seed, has a deep root system with thick dark-colored roots. Comfrey may have violet, pink or creamy yellow flowers. Comfrey plants grow up fast early in the season, reaching a height of about 3 or even 5 feet. The lower leaves are large, the plant features hanging bells of flowers at the top of the plant.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe form and size of the Comfrey herb might have you thinking it is a shrub, but it will die back to the ground in the winter and it does not get woody. Comfrey has a deep tap root, so it is extremely drought tolerant and a useful clay busting plant. It is also useful as a slug and snail repellent. Comfrey is a beautiful addition to any border and is great for grabbing attention to the back of a border. Comfrey's tall height makes it a perfect candidate to grow around trees in an orchard. As a nutrient accumulator, comfrey mines the subsoil for nutrients (potassium, phosphorus, calcium, and more). So, feel free to work the leftovers back into the soil as a conditioner, put it in your compost bin, or even use it to mulch other plants.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nLeaves can be harvested and dried at any time. If you are growing it to harvest the leaves, you can make your first cutting when the plants are about 2 feet tall. Cut back to within a few inches of the crown. If you begin harvesting early, you won't get flowers. Leaves, flowers and roots have all been used in traditional medicine, but use extreme caution if you don't know what you're doing. Comfrey should never be taken orally and use caution with topical applications. A little goes a long way.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nPlanting Comfrey from Seeds: As with all rapid growers, comfrey needs a lot of nitrogen. Comfrey gets all its nitrogen from the soil, so some regular fertilization is essential. It does best with good soil moisture until establishment.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhen planted in the right place, it will pretty much take care of itself. Once the comfrey plant is mature and established, it should not require excessive amounts of water and may not need to be watered at all!\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n*Requires cold treatment*\u003cbr\u003e\nStep 1: Sow seed in a moist soil-less growing medium like peat moss or vermiculite\u003cbr\u003e\nStep 2: enclose in a plastic bag or small container then place in the refrigerator for 20-60 days.\u003cbr\u003e\nStep 3: Place in a warm area for germination, providing soil temperatures of 68-80 degrees F\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSeason: Perennial\u003cbr\u003e\nUSDA Zones: 4 - 9\u003cbr\u003e\nHeight: 60 inches\u003cbr\u003e\nBloom Season: Late spring through summer\u003cbr\u003e\nBloom Color: Purple\u003cbr\u003e\nEnvironment: Full sun to partial shade\u003cbr\u003e\nSoil Type: Rich organic soil, pH 6.0 - 7.0\u003cbr\u003e\nDeer Resistant: Yes\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nPlanting Directions\u003cbr\u003e\nTemperature: 60 - 70F\u003cbr\u003e\nAverage Germ Time: If germination does not occur after 14 - 21 days a cooling period of 2 - 4 weeks is recommended\u003cbr\u003e\nLight Required: Yes\u003cbr\u003e\nDepth: 1\/8 - 1\/4 inch deep\u003cbr\u003e\nSowing Rate: 1 - 2 seeds per plant\u003cbr\u003e\nMoisture: Keep seeds moist until germination occurs\u003cbr\u003e\nPlant Spacing: 36 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"ISACC GARDEN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48156365160706,"sku":"SP1-Z12-100-04","price":11.05,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0827\/4096\/9730\/files\/il_1588xN.3712394641_4myo.jpg?v=1784601327","url":"https:\/\/www.isaccgarden.com\/products\/comfrey-symphytum-officinale-20-seeds","provider":"ISACC GARDEN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}