Comfrey tea update...
It only took nine days from the time I picked the comfrey leaves to it turning into the darkest brew of plant tea I've ever seen. The most amazing thing was that the leaves all but disintegrated in the water and required only a bit a straining through an old window screen. I used a watering can, but to eliminate the straining process next time, I'll just use my old garden kettle. And...just in time, I had a message from Susie that it should be diluted with about ten parts water, so I ended up with far more than I bargained for and poured it liberally onto every potted plant, the tomatoes, the hostas and the sweet peas. I've already started another batch in a huge bin. Several large comfrey plants were flattened by heavy rains on Saturday and they became fodder for the brew. Heaven knows what would have happened had I used it full-strength. I'd be climbing a stepladder to pick tomatoes.
I found you through Kiwifruit. Hope you don't mind if I put you in my blog roll. I have enjoyed reading your blog. I wonder if comfrey grows in Colorado. If so I will add it to my garden. I am finding lots of inspiration here. Thank you!!
Posted by: Amy | June 20, 2007 at 08:43 PM
My husband has just planted some comfrey in a tub with this in mind.
Posted by: carolyn | June 22, 2007 at 04:53 AM
This sounds fantastic! I heard about this also from a friend in Maine that is brewing her tea and growing comfrey. I will get some of these plants to grow now. Thanks for the excellent post!
Posted by: Jenny | June 25, 2007 at 10:30 AM
Wow, this is so great to know! I have a question: Did the comfrey tea smell while it was "steeping"? I live in the city with a very tiny yard, so I've been hesitant to try a regular compost pile, because I was afraid it might smell--not to mention that there's no room. (I know that properly mixed compost doesn't smell, but I can't chance it in this tiny spot right now.) However, this sounds like an ideal alternative if the smell isn't too bad.
I look forward to hearing how your plants do with their new food!
Posted by: CharityGrace | June 27, 2007 at 12:33 PM
I've heard that it honks to high heaven, but that it is seriously excellent fertiliser, I think now I will see if I can find a patch to plunder.
Posted by: PG | June 28, 2007 at 10:34 AM