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Comfrey Feed

Liz.JordanLiz.Jordan Posts: 11
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I am new to comfrey feed making and have just finished my first batch.  Clearly though, the season is nearly over and I just wondered how long the comfrey tea would store for? Also, if it only stores for say, 6 months, could I dry the comfrey leaves and make the feed with the dried leaves?  If so, would I need to reduce the amount of leaves as dried would be stronger?  Sorry fir all the questions.  TIA!

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  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    I've never made it @liz.smith, but lots of people on the forum have, so hopefully they can help you   :)
    I'd have thought it would keep until spring though. 
    I'm not sure the dried leaves would work. 
    I'll tag  @BobTheGardener - as I know he uses it, and @Pete.8 might also be able to advise.   :)
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  • Pete.8Pete.8 Posts: 11,340
    Sorry, it's not something I've ever made, but I suspect once made it has a relatively short shelf-life due to its nature, but I've no idea tbh
    Hopefully Bob can shed some light

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  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Sorry @Pete.8 - I thought you'd used it. Bob certainly has.

    I think @Obelixx might use it - or has in the past.  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • BobTheGardenerBobTheGardener Posts: 11,385
    I've kept it in old plastic 2l pop bottles for up to 2 years and can't say I see any difference between using that and 'fresh' stuff. :)
    A trowel in the hand is worth a thousand lost under a bush.
  • Bee witchedBee witched Posts: 1,295
    Hi @liz.smith,

    I've just made a batch here ... which will be ready in about 3 weeks or so.
    I'm unlikely to use it all this autumn, and expect to finish using it next spring.
    I've done this many times and the plants I use it on all seem OK.

    Bee x
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  • Liz.JordanLiz.Jordan Posts: 11
    BobTheGardener said:
    I've kept it in old plastic 2l pop bottles for up to 2 years and can't say I see any difference between using that and 'fresh' stuff. :)
    Thank you for all of your friendly and useful responses 😊. Based on what you’ve said, I’ll get this batch out of the way then and get another batch underway before the winter sets in.
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Hurrah !  Glad the other forumites could help @liz.smith :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
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