Comfrey tea - how to use it, how to store it, etc.
January Man
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Hi all
I've made a few comfrey posts this year, but this is definitely my happiest 
I've just decanted my first brew. I didn't expect to have all that much, but I got 5 litres! And that's pure unadulterated undiluted black nectar. Plus, the 5 litres I've got is AFTER having fed everything that needed it.
So it will definitely see me well into next year. But what I wondered is whether it stores ok? Will it still be usable and in the same condition by next spring? Fingers crossed!
My other question is in how to use it properly. I was guestimating how much to put in each watering can load and just going by the resulting colour, which was about the colour of a cup of strong green tea. I'd say about 100ml per 7 litre watering can. Was I in the right ballpark, and if not what should I be aiming for please?
Many thanks
Max
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Weak tea rather than strong tea.
Thanks for the quick reply. Maybe mine was a bit on the strong side then... Eek!
One thing I forgot to ask in the first post... Once you've got the colour/mix right, how much should you then give each plant? Would appreciate any thoughts on that please.
Cheers
Last edited: 20 September 2017 16:32:29
Max, I use it about once a week on 'greedy' plants (eg tomatoes) or once a fortnight on the rest. Just use as much as you would if you were simply watering a plant. For things in pots that means ensuring the compost is fully wetted from top to bottom. I've used 3 year old comfrey feed and it still had the desired effect but is probably better used as soon as possible.