Lynne Cox wrote:Hi there
I would like to buy some comfrey, can you please text me to coordinate? Thank you lynne
Ken Grunke wrote:Now's a great time to put Comfrey roots in the ground, to give them plenty of time to establish themselves before winter. I have oodles of Russian Comfrey plants (Symphytum x uplandicum) to dig roots from. This is an easy to grow plant with many benefits for the garden and farm. It is non-invasive (does not self-seed or spread). Comfrey is a wonderful compost additive, and can be used to make a "Green manure tea" from the leaves for a garden and potted plant fertilizer. Most folks have heard of it's medicinal properties as an external poultice for minor wounds and broken bones. I have successfully treated skin rashes this way. Last, but probably not least, is the flowers attract bees and other beneficial insects.
The roots ship well over a 3- to 5-day window. My roots are dug to order and shipped by USPS Flat Rate within a day barring unforseen circumstances of life. Root are $12.00 per lb. plus shipping.
1 to 2 lbs are shipped in a Flat Rate padded envelope for $8.
2 to 6 lbs are shipped in a Flat Rate medium box for $15.00.
Up to 12 lbs densely packed with root pieces cut small are packed in a large Flat Rate box for $21.00. Uncut roots in all cases will be a smaller amount by 10 to 15 percent.
Reserve your order by telling me how many pounds you want, and whether you want it cut into small pieces to pack more densely, or left as larger pieces. Then I'll dig the roots and send you a Paypal invoice when your order is ready.
Mark William wrote:I'll take a flat rate padded envelope as full a you can get it (two pounds if I understand right). Please go ahead and cut them up. That seems like it will be the best way!
I'm posting instead of moosing because I was curious how much area you would recommend to plant per pound of cut up comfrey root?
I'm also a little bit intrigued about the origin of these roots. If there's a story to share, do you mind sharing where they came from?
1 to 2 lbs are shipped in a Flat Rate padded envelope for $9.
2 to 6 lbs are shipped in a Flat Rate medium box for $16.00.
Up to 12 lbs densely packed with root pieces cut small are packed in a large Flat Rate box for $22.00. Uncut roots in all cases will be a smaller amount by 10 to 15 percent.
C. Letellier wrote:Do you know which type? 4 or 14? If I understand correctly Symphytum x uplandicum is 14 but just making sure.
Amy Elben wrote:I ordered a large box of comfrey roots from this fellow and BOY was i impressed! He was eager to please, wanted to make sure I got exactly what i wanted, and kept in touch to keep me informed on the status of my order. My box arrived in perfect shape ....the roots were succulent and healthy and I have every confidence they will be making an appearance above ground even before winter comes. Thanks SO MUCH Ken!!
Jamie Stubbs wrote:Is anyone able to help me on this type of wood? I think it is Cherry, but not really sure. Thanks
Mike Jay wrote:Thanks Ken for the order two weeks ago. They've been in the ground for 14 days and several are up already. Probably the ones that had green growth on them already. I should be buried in comfrey in a few months
You cut mine to 2-3" per my request and I'll try to remember to update this thread with how they perform later this summer.