Russian Comfrey Live Root Cuttings – Bocking 14 Comfrey Roots | 3 Organic Root Cuttings | Symphytum × uplandicum | Permaculture & Compost Plant

Establish one of the most valuable plants in organic gardening with these live Bocking 14 Russian Comfrey root cuttings (Symphytum × uplandicum). Developed by Lawrence D. Hills in England during the 1950s, Bocking 14 has become the preferred comfrey cultivar for permaculture systems, food forests, orchards, regenerative agriculture, and organic gardening.

This sterile Russian Comfrey variety is renowned for its vigorous growth, deep-rooted nutrient mining abilities, and impressive biomass production. Its large leaves can be harvested multiple times each growing season and used as nutrient-rich mulch, compost activator, compost tea ingredient, chop-and-drop fertilizer, or soil-building material. Bocking 14 is especially valued for its high potassium content, making it an excellent companion plant for fruit trees, berry bushes, tomatoes, peppers, and other heavy-feeding crops.

Once established, comfrey becomes a productive perennial that returns year after year with minimal maintenance. These root cuttings provide an easy and reliable way to establish your own comfrey patch for sustainable fertility and garden productivity.

You will receive:
✔️ 3 live Bocking 14 Russian Comfrey root cuttings
✔️ Healthy propagation material ready for planting
✔️ Sterile cultivar that does not spread by seed
✔️ Organically grown plant material
✔️ Planting and growing instructions

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Russian Comfrey Bocking 14
Botanical Name: Symphytum × uplandicum
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Growth Stage: Root cuttings
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Fertile, moisture-retentive, well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; water regularly until established
Mature Height: 3–5 feet
Growth Rate: Fast
USDA Zones: 4–9
Container Friendly: Not recommended for long-term growth

💡 Care Tip: Plant root cuttings approximately 2 inches deep in a permanent location, as mature comfrey develops a deep root system and can be difficult to remove. Avoid harvesting leaves during the first growing season to encourage strong root establishment and long-term productivity.