jay-uk Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 Hello Is anyone growing comfrey in Thailand at the moment and what experiences they have had if any would be great to hear. Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mo99 Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay-uk Posted May 3, 2012 Author Share Posted May 3, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mo99 Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mo99 Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mo99 Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 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... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wigantojapan Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mo99 Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 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). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaiatheart Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 I know this is an old thread, but wondering if Comfrey is any easier to find nowadays in Thailand? Specifically Chiang Mai... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeN Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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