[sold out] Established Bocking #4 Comfrey transplants, SW MO, US

I started these for the farmer's market, but there isn't much demand here. They're not dormant, there's no waiting for them to wake up. (Dormant crowns and root pieces are a cheaper but slower option. I may have them for sale later.) I'm asking $5 each, might discount for multiples. I'm willing to ship, (you pay) but if you're local, pick-up is preferred. (I've never shipped live plants, but if needed, we'll figure it out.)

I have the ones in the picture that are READY to transplant. If more are needed, I have about as many more growing in sand. They'd be pretty easy to grab, too.

Local means this!

Hi neighbor! If I was going to buy say 5 or 10 or more comfrey plants could we meet in Joplin? That way shipping would not be an issue.

T Blankinship wrote:Hi neighbor! If I was going to buy say 5 or 10 or more comfrey plants could we meet in Joplin? That way shipping would not be an issue.

We're down a vehicle at the moment, and I'm sharing mine with my son, but I suspect we can schedule something this week. I'll have to check in with him, but you can feel free to give me an idea of days or times that work best for you.

Are you interested in some 16-week cockerel or indoor plants for trade?

May Lotito wrote:Are you interested in some 16-week cockerel or indoor plants for trade?

Both, actually. Got any mature hens to spare?

*If I still have something to trade after trading with/ selling to T Blankenship. (Dormant crowns and root cuttings are a possibility later.)
*If you don't mind waiting while I build a chicken tractor.

T Blankenship, I sent you a mooseage re: times to meet.

There are 8 potted, (first picture) and 9 in the sand bed, (new picture) plus one tiny one that I'll throw in because it seems too small to sell. Say I hang on to a couple for increasing my stock of mother plants, that's 15 for sale. I'll need to sell at least 10 to travel to Joplin or Springfield, unless I have business there anyway. I have business in Springfield often, almost never in Joplin. I last had business in Branson over a decade ago.

T Blankeship has 1st dibs until... say Friday. (Since I kinda put him off about transportation.) After that, what's left is up for grabs. Meantime, I'll try to find out about when I should dig roots and crowns. (I'm new to this kind of selling. Is this acceptable to everyone?)

T Melville wrote:Meantime, I'll try to find out about when I should dig roots and crowns.

Another thread here on permies says these can be dug most anytime. I think I'll try to do any shipping before there's a serious chance of freezing in transit. (Probably in the next two weeks, in case of early frost.) Local pick-up may run a little longer, weather and supply permitting.

I don't want to dig any that aren't likely to sell, so if anyone wants some, give me an idea how much you want. If I think I have enough, I'll dig some and post a picture. We'll agree on a price from there. (If we don't agree, I'll just replant them, I need to propagate more anyway.)

The potted comfrey plants are sold and gone. All but one of the ones in the sand bed are still available. I'll also dig roots and crowns, if desired. I've never priced that before, so let's say:

(introductory price)

$2.00 crowns,

$1.00 root cuttings at least 1/4" diameter and 1" long.

Buyer pays shipping.

(I don't wanna carry calipers or a tape measure, so I'll probably just select larger than those dimensions.)

All sold/ traded out for the season. (Thank you!) Gonna hold on to the rest to increase my stock for next year.

The plants have strong roots. I am going to to try some comfrey tea with a few loose leaves first. Thanks.

T Melville wrote:All sold/ traded out for the season. (Thank you!) Gonna hold on to the rest to increase my stock for next year.

Hello

Would you happen to have some comfrey available now?
I believe I live close enough to pick up locally. I’d love to get some comfrey started asap.

Thank you