Comfrey
Symphytum officinale
Planting + spacing
- Days to harvest
- 120 days – 365 days
- Harvest window
- 180 days
- Spacing in row
- 36"
- Row spacing
- 36"
Sun + water
- Sun hours
- 4 hrs – 8 hrs
- Water per week
- 1"
- Container friendly
- Prefers beds
Companions
Plant with
dwarf apple, dwarf cherry, raspberry
Avoid
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Next steps
Add comfrey to one of your gardens to generate spacing-aware layouts and watering reminders based on your zone.
Post-harvest storage tip
Dry leaves on screens in a dark location for use as organic mulch or fertilizer tea.
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