How to make comfrey feed

BBC Gardeners' World Magazine

Published: Monday, 8 July 2019 at 9:34 am

Find out how to make a rich, nutritious plant feed using comfrey (Symphytum officinale).

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Monty Don shows you how to grow and harvest comfrey, then turn it into a nutritious liquid feed that is rich in potassium. This will encourage flowering and fruiting, especially of crops such as tomatoes. Watch this short video to find out how to make your comfrey feed for free, and how to use it to boost your veg crops.

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