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00:008 Reasons Why You Should Grow Comfrey

00:03It makes an incredible mulch and compost booster.

00:08Deep taproots mine potassium, calcium, and phosphorus,

00:12and chop-and-drop mulch with compost additions

00:14feeds soil and accelerates decomposition.

00:18It attracts pollinators all season long.

00:21Nodding tubular flowers lure bumblebees from late spring through summer,

00:25and cutting back encourages repeat bloom and improved pollination

00:29It's nearly impossible to kill.

00:33A resilient perennial, thriving in sun or shade,

00:36poor soils and drought, yet difficult to remove,

00:40so choose permanent planting spots.

00:43It's a fantastic living barrier.

00:46Broad, dense foliage suppresses weeds without heavy competition,

00:49making it ideal for borders and paths

00:52where it adds texture, scent, and lush structure.

00:56It makes liquid fertilizer that's packed with nutrients.

01:00Steep chopped leaves to brew pungent potassium-rich comfrey tea,

01:04then dilute for tomatoes, cucumbers, and containers

01:07to boost flowering and fruiting.

01:10It supports soil structure and health.

01:13A massive taproot breaks compaction, improves aeration,

01:16and infiltration accumulates minerals and enriches soil as decomposing roots

01:21aid new bed establishment.

01:23It can be grown as fodder for chickens or livestock.

01:28Fast-growing, nutritious fodder for chickens and livestock,

01:31and choosing lower alkaloid varieties supports economical and renewable supplemental feed.

01:36It adds texture and beauty to the garden.

01:40Bold, fuzzy leaves and bell-shaped blooms add quiet elegance,

01:44creating lush backdrops, cottage garden abundance,

01:47and a deeply satisfying seasonal presence.

01:50of the promised land and delicious food,

01:51and the famed fruit is a sensation.

01:52There are many and more places to purchase the passage.

01:53We'll see if you come out soon.

01:54We'll see you in the next few weeks.

01:55We'll see you in the next few weeks.

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