{"product_id":"comfrey-root-divisions","title":"5 X Comfrey root divisions","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe ultimate multi-tasker for permaculture, soil building, and home gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFreshly dug and hand-divided from our property, these Russian Purple Comfrey (Symphytum x uplandicum) root divisions are ready to establish permanent, deeply nourishing permaculture stations in your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRenowned for its deep taproot, comfrey acts as a dynamic accumulator—mining minerals and trace elements from deep within the subsoil and bringing them up into its lush, nitrogen-rich green leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy do we grow Russian Purple Comfrey?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComfrey is the premier Chop-and-Drop: Rapid foliage growth yields heavy harvests of leafy biomass throughout spring and summer to mulch gardens, kickstart compost heaps, or steep into rich liquid fertilizer (\"comfrey tea\").\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator Magnet\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gorgeous clusters of bell-shaped purple blossoms attract native bees, honeybees, and beneficial insects from spring through autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeep Soil Conditioner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Breaks up heavy clay subsoils while pulling nutrients to the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNOTE\u003c\/strong\u003e: Comfrey can spread via root offsets and is hard to dig out once established keep this in mind when planting. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow Your Order Arrives (100% Plastic-Free)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe dig and divide roots wash and dry for 24 hours.  Your healthy root crowns\/divisions will arrive bare-root, wrapped in damp paper, and posted via Express Post to ensure they reach you in prime condition with minimal environmental footprint. Simply unwrap and plant directly into garden beds or pots upon arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Growing Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSunlight: Full sun to partial shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanting Depth: Plant 3–5 cm below the soil surface, water in deeply, and keep moist until new green shoots appear (typically within 2–3 weeks).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpacing: Space plants 60–90 cm apart (give them room—they grow into vigorous, long-lived perennials!).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardiness: Highly resilient perennial; dies back during cold winter dormancy and bursts back into growth each spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimited Seasonal product (Bare-Root)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gatherer Forager","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54557908992273,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/4323\/7905\/files\/Comfrey_root_divisions_Tasmania.png?v=1788555639","url":"https:\/\/www.gathererforager.com\/products\/comfrey-root-divisions","provider":"Gatherer Forager","version":"1.0","type":"link"}