Story: Comfrey Fertiliser
Episode: 10
Presenter: Bonnie-Marie Hibbs
Air Date: 4th May 2024

Bonnie shows us a 1 min hack on comfrey fertiliser

• Comfrey is a valuable plant for gardeners with medicinal uses and nutrient-rich foliage.
• Harvesting: Gather fresh leaves before or after flowering when foliage is richest in nutrients.
• Preparation: Chop leaves to speed up decomposition process.
• Fermentation: Place chopped leaves in a 5-liter bucket and fill with water, ferment for 3-4 weeks.
• Result: Rich dark brown comfrey tea ready for use.
• Dilution: Mix one part comfrey tea with ten parts water for application.
• Application: Apply around the base of plants or as foliar spray.
• Benefits: Nourishes plants and easy to grow in the garden. It also strengthens eggshells for chickens and provides rich nutrients for homemade fertilizer.