Topic: Comfrey

[mellie]

How can I get rid of the Comfrey on my plot?
I have tried digging it up but it just keeps coming back. I have been told that the roots go down 2ft and if you leave just a little bit of root it comes back.
Please help I am at my wits end!!!! :(

[rdak]

mellie,
If it's in one place, then be glad you have a source of free plant feed. If it's all over the plot then clearly you do have a problem! I wouldn't waste your time digging, as you say, you'll never get all the root out. Have you tried spraying with Roundup?

[rdak]

P.S. If it's the Bocking 14 variety, please send me some!

[growmore]

Spray it wth roundup or glyphoshate..
It kills roots as well but doesn't affect the soil .
Will take about 3 weeks after spraying for it to die completely..but it will be gone for good...Jim..

[mellie]

Thanks guys I will give it a go, didnt want to use sprays when I got my plot but now realise that is going to be near impossible. :)

[sunflower]

I also heard that if you tear the leaves off & leave them near plants you don`t want slugs to eat they fill up on the comfrey leaves till their bellies are all stuffed so don`t want your lovely tender shoots. Don`t know if it works but mite be good to give it a go.

[settler]

the best way to get rid of the cumfrey is to send me some i can use it to water my produce
theres nowt better

thanks :D :D :D