I love citrus fruit, but living in the Vermont mountains, I don’t often have access to freshly grown lemons, limes, or oranges.Fortunately, while perhaps not quite
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How to Make and Use Comfrey Tea FertilizerFertilizing gardens can be costly, especially if you are an organic grower. And even fertilizers labeled organic may contain some undesirable chemicals. They are also packaged in plastic, made in factories, and shipped long distances.
Finding truly sustainable, healthy, and cost-effective solutions can sometimes be frustrating.
But what if I told you there is a way to make your own completely natural fertilizer at home using comfrey plants from your own garden?
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This hardy perennial grows quickly and easily, has beautiful flowers, and best of all, it can provide a completely free nutrient-rich source of fertilizer which can be used all season long.
See detailed information on how to grow and harvest comfrey here.
Comfrey Is a Dynamic AccumulatorIt’s worth noting that comfrey is called a “dynamic accumulator” in permaculture terms but there is some controversy among experts about the specific definition of this term.
All plants need three important macronutrients in order to grow and thrive; these are nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, often labeled as NPK on fertilizer mixes.
Nitrogen is crucial for healthy growth and helps plants produce green leafy foliage. Phosphorus encourages vigorous growth and helps protect plants from diseases and pests. Potassium promotes fruit and flower production in perennials and mature fruiting annuals such as tomatoes and peppers.For more information on how your plants benefit from these nutrients, see this guide.
Comfrey is a rich source of all three of these macronutrients. It actually has more potassium than composted manure.
Additionally,
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