Bocking 14 Comfrey - 12 Root Cuttings to Grow | by Marsh Creek Farmstead

This Bocking 14 is exceptional. Some of the cuttings were different sized, but they all sprouted quickly and are thriving. Super pleased. I'm not a "green thumb" either.

I've received 14 root cuttings. A couple were pretty small, but still likely viable. Within a few days of planting I got the first leaves poking out of the soil, I was so surprised that it sprouted so quickly. The attached picture is taken less than 2 and a half weeks after planting.

Every cutting grew and I have many beautiful comfrey plants now. They have not spread or become invasive. The bees love them!

They All Grew And Are Healthy

Received my order yesterday, after the first package was lost in transit seller is responsive to issues . 13 pieces. About 3 inches long, pencil, to quarter in diameter each. I inspected the roots and found them fresh and I am expecting them to grow really well. Instructions are nice touch. With a link to YouTube channel with more information. Currently in pots on my window. In 90% finished compost 7/27/19 -Will update.Update one: August 3rd 2019.just checking on the plants watering them, I noticed the first of the 13 have sprouted moved all pots to garden .Update#2 out of concern that the rest were duds, as I have not seen any new growth on the surface. I contacted the seller which encouraged me to wait up to 8 weeks.So I decided to up pot the cuttings, and identify the roots, to determine if I had seen any new growth, and also place said cuttings in a larger pot... Using the sprouted comfrey as a baseline, I was able to determine at least 11 of the 12 other comfrey Roots I had, developed new growth. I had completed the uppotting of all the plants with 90% finished compost. and returned them to the Sunny spot in my garden..10/23/19Okay final verdict, all of them were growing , but I killed off a couple of them cuz I overwatered..Most likely I would buy again. In the beginning they all we're growing Roots perfectly, I feel I could have gotten 100% it was my fault, I may get again in the spring who knows .

Root was too dried out and did not revive when treated per instructions. No growth from any of the tiny pieces that were sent.

I have planted these several times and always had success. They keep spreading and are pretty hardy if you find the right place they like.

This is my first time to grow comfrey. I planted all but two of the root cuttings because I ran out of room. I'm impressed that all of them have sprouted and are growing well in my garden. A bit on the expensive side, but since they're perennials, I guess I'll get my money's worth out of them.