![]() Please note, the compost in Jekka's Kits will have enough natural food for approximately 6 weeks.įor more information on growing herbs plants please see Jekkapedia, Jekka's blog or our FAQs page. Epsom salts : the horticultural equivalent of what you put in your bath that will top up the plant's magnesium and stop orange leaves.SB Invigorator: a safe and effective insecticide and fungicide to help control a wide range of pest species.Maxicrop liquid seaweed: ' Feed on Fridays' as Jekka always says for all round good plant health.If you think your herbs need a little more attention we always recommend an environmentally friendly solution, and these are Jekka's top three: These kits contain all you need to grow on your herbs. If you require pots or compost, we have developed Jekka's Herb Kits, which includes Jekka's "Grow On" Kit. Please see our indoor growing blog for more information. Although some herbs will be quite happy indoors, most prefer being outside. Our herbs are designed to be grown in containers or planted in the garden. For a hands-on herb experience, where you will learn how to grow herbs, check out our Master Classes. Together they form Jekka’s guide on how to grow herbs. There is also ‘ Jekka’ s Seasonal Tips’ series that covers growing and maintaining herbs in early spring, late spring, summerand autumn & winter. True Comfrey is the original herb as detailed in all the ancient. Please read Jekka's blog that contains her top steps to growing on your herbs. These are established and hardy herb plants that are grown following organic principals and to survive the UK climate. Engl.: common comfrey, boneset, comfrey, comfry, consolida, consound, knitback, knitbone, slippery root. ** Please note: Comfrey should not be taken internally as, even in small doses over time, it can be harmful.At Jekka’s we sell herbs in 1 Ltr and 2 Ltr pots. Click here for photos of Symphytum officinale. To learn how to make your own comfrey compost tea and how it benefits your garden, read our blog, Comfrey: Your Compost Companion. ![]() Because the plant yields large amounts of leaves, breaks down quickly and contains natural compost activators, you can create a compost tea from comfrey for fertilizing your plants. You can grow comfrey from seed, but it needs a cold winter to germinate, so if youre in a warmer area its better to grow it from a bought plant. More recently, Comfrey has been the subject of a hot new composting trend. ![]() Though it makes a beautiful addition to the garden, it can sometimes be bothersome to get rid of, as new shoots grow easily from pieces of severed roots. You can then soak the sunburned areas in the cooled tea to help reduce pain and discomfort, and promote healthy skin regeneration.Ĭomfrey enjoys a wet, shady area and will do well in most soil types. Just steep fresh comfrey into a tea for external use, by straining the leaves and letting it cool. The plant's natural Allantoin levels also make it a great herb for after sun care. When mashed and heated into a poultice or applied as a salve, Comfrey can also make a wonderfully mild astringent great for ulcers and sores. Common Comfrey is also referred to as ‘Knitbone’ as it is the plant's high concentration of Allantoin that helps reduce inflammation of sprains and broken bones. Comfrey is one of our most popular medicinal herbs.
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