I've just dug up quite a few roots of Russian Comfrey if anyone wants some. Probably local (Hastings/ Napier ) is easiest but I could mail it if anyone really wants.
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Hi to everyone who has requested comfrey. Sorry for the slow progress. I dug some roots this afternoon and will work on getting some packaged up and sent out this week.
Hi to all comfrey hunters.
Russian comfrey only spreads by roots not seed. If you confine the roots or plant it where you want it long-term and don't try moving it, it doesn't spread far or quickly.
You do need a good sized space for it tho as it wiil gradually spread outwards.
I'd say about a square metre.
It is sometimes planted around fruit trees to draw nutrients up from deep in the soil.
I made the mistake of trying to move my comfrey patch and couldn't get all the roots out so now it still comes up in the old area.
It isn't a big problem I just dig it out as much as i can when it pops up and it doesn't bother the other crops i plant in that space.
Anyway. I've checked and there are more shoots coming up so if you message me or leave a comment on my page, with your address , I can send you a few roots. I probably won't get on to it until this weekend.
Hi Hester, I would greatly appreciate a few small roots and would gladly pay for the postage etc. My address is Lyn Corrin 757 Back Ormond Road, Gisborne 4071. Many many thanks Lyn
Just joined Ooooby recently and discovered your post. Have been looking for Comfrey for a while so if you've still got some to spare I'd be more than happy to pay you for postage (Masterton).
Hi I would dearly love some comfrey roots and I would happily pay for them. My address is 757 Back Ormond Road Hexton Gisborne 4071. Please let me know how much I need to send you.
Kind regards
Lyn Corrin
lyn@gdc.govt.nz
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Russian comfrey only spreads by roots not seed. If you confine the roots or plant it where you want it long-term and don't try moving it, it doesn't spread far or quickly.
You do need a good sized space for it tho as it wiil gradually spread outwards.
I'd say about a square metre.
It is sometimes planted around fruit trees to draw nutrients up from deep in the soil.
I made the mistake of trying to move my comfrey patch and couldn't get all the roots out so now it still comes up in the old area.
It isn't a big problem I just dig it out as much as i can when it pops up and it doesn't bother the other crops i plant in that space.
Anyway. I've checked and there are more shoots coming up so if you message me or leave a comment on my page, with your address , I can send you a few roots. I probably won't get on to it until this weekend.
I would love some of your comfrey. I am happy to pay for postage. My address is:
Michelle Keen
17 Hillsborough Tce
HAMILTON. 3204
p.s. I have dwarf comfrey if you want some...great compact plant, good for edging etc
I should still have spares.
I'll get back to you about it soon
Cheers
Hester
Kind regards
Lyn Corrin
lyn@gdc.govt.nz
I will check and get back to you.
Cheers
Hester
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