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24/11/2011 at 15:29
I can also recommend using rhubarb leaves either on their own or in with comfrey leaves to make an excellent natural and free fertilizer - again the smell is horrendous and almost makes me retch but the effect on plants is remarkable.

The rhubarb soup also has the added benefit of scaring off a number of bugs (probably the smell!).

I make mine in an old dustbin with lid which I found in a skip.
24/11/2011 at 15:29
I've been making Comfrey fertilizer for a couple of years by soaking the leaves in a large plastic pelleted chicken manure container.
I have not found it neccessary to put any weight on top of the leaves but a tight fitting lid is essential to contain the bad smell.
I have calculated the volume required to mix with a 2 gall. watering can and cut the sides of an old tin down so that it just holds that amount. This is attached to a stick so that I can dip out the correct amount every time.
06/12/2011 at 11:45
What are the acual values of Comfrey liquid manure?
23/01/2012 at 10:27

Has anyone analysed the NPK ? If so what does it show.

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