Comfrey

[jay-uk]

Hello

Is anyone growing comfrey in Thailand at the moment and what experiences they have had if any would be great to hear.

Jay

[mo99]

Yes, I am growing some now. It took some difficulty getting it to sprout from seed, but after 2+ months in the fridge I finally got some going.

It is still small and only have 3 in 6" pots, but I think it might start to get big soon.... Don't know if it is worth the fuss yet, I'll keep you posted.

Edited May 2, 2012 by mo99

[jay-uk]

I'm thinking of introducing the in laws to this for additional animal fodder. The yields are high and the protein levels around 14% so on a small patch you can have extra feed for cows & chickens.

[mo99]

I'm thinking of introducing the in laws to this for additional animal fodder. The yields are high and the protein levels around 14% so on a small patch you can have extra feed for cows & chickens.

I grow lots of amaranth, the chickens love it. Best of all it is super easy to grow around here, and it will grow in any season and any soil (sand, clay, or good compost)

It is a C4 carbon cycle plant, so it is able to conserve water by making oxygen at night.

I also grow some for green manure and erosion control on the sloped side of my garden.

[mo99]

I'm thinking of introducing the in laws to this for additional animal fodder. The yields are high and the protein levels around 14% so on a small patch you can have extra feed for cows & chickens.

I grow lots of amaranth, the chickens love it. Best of all it is super easy to grow around here, and it will grow in any season and any soil (sand, clay, or good compost)

It is a C4 carbon cycle plant, so it is able to conserve water by making oxygen at night.

I also grow some for green manure and erosion control on the sloped side of my garden.

Comfrey (still small) :

https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/102198308103264744683/albums/5742779342813538897/5742782417720517842

Amaranth:

https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/102198308103264744683/albums/5742779342813538897/5742779343181816338

https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/102198308103264744683/albums/5742779342813538897/5742779422623620674

[mo99]

I'm thinking of introducing the in laws to this for additional animal fodder. The yields are high and the protein levels around 14% so on a small patch you can have extra feed for cows & chickens.

I grow lots of amaranth, the chickens love it. Best of all it is super easy to grow around here, and it will grow in any season and any soil (sand, clay, or good compost)

It is a C4 carbon cycle plant, so it is able to conserve water by making oxygen at night.

I also grow some for green manure and erosion control on the sloped side of my garden.

Comfrey (still small) :

https://plus.google....782417720517842

Amaranth:

https://plus.google....779343181816338

https://plus.google....779422623620674

The Comfrey is finally starting to take off now! It has been nearly a year, but the plans have many flowers on them now. Will update pics when I have more time...

[wigantojapan]

I'm thinking of introducing the in laws to this for additional animal fodder. The yields are high and the protein levels around 14% so on a small patch you can have extra feed for cows & chickens.

I grow lots of amaranth, the chickens love it. Best of all it is super easy to grow around here, and it will grow in any season and any soil (sand, clay, or good compost)

It is a C4 carbon cycle plant, so it is able to conserve water by making oxygen at night.

I also grow some for green manure and erosion control on the sloped side of my garden.

Comfrey (still small) :

https://plus.google....782417720517842

Amaranth:

https://plus.google....779343181816338

https://plus.google....779422623620674

The Comfrey is finally starting to take off now! It has been nearly a year, but the plans have many flowers on them now. Will update pics when I have more time...

can someone post the Thai names for comfrey and amaranth please in thai if possible.

also did you pick up the seeds here in thailand

[mo99]

Amaranth is called Ngon gai in Thai, I have seen it at plant markets, but most of mine come from imported seeds. There are many different speices and varieties, such as grain type, edible leaf type, and decorative types (many decorative types are suitable for grain).

[thaiatheart]

I know this is an old thread, but wondering if Comfrey is any easier to find nowadays in Thailand?  Specifically Chiang Mai...

[MikeN]

On 1/15/2019 at 9:46 AM, thaiatheart said:

I know this is an old thread, but wondering if Comfrey is any easier to find nowadays in Thailand?  Specifically Chiang Mai...

It’s as easy as typing Lazada.com into your browser .......or clicking here :

https://www.lazada.co.th/products/supercart_healing-herb-garden-yard-easy-to-plant-comfrey-plant-i261641164-s402670865.html?spm=a2o4m.searchlist.list.1.11661975RUBawO&search=1

Edited January 16, 2019 by MikeN