Russian Comfrey Live Root Cutting – Bocking 14 Comfrey Root | Symphytum × uplandicum | Organic Dynamic Accumulator

Grow one of the most valuable plants for organic gardening with this live Bocking 14 Russian Comfrey root cutting (Symphytum × uplandicum). Developed by Lawrence D. Hills in England during the 1950s, Bocking 14 is the most widely recognized comfrey cultivar for permaculture, regenerative agriculture, compost production, and soil improvement.

This sterile variety is prized for its vigorous growth, deep roots, and exceptional ability to accumulate nutrients from deep within the soil profile. The large leafy plants produce abundant biomass that can be used as mulch, compost activator, liquid fertilizer, chop-and-drop material, and nutrient-rich additions to garden beds. Bocking 14 is especially valued for its high potassium content, making it a favorite among fruit growers, vegetable gardeners, and homesteaders.

Once established, Russian Comfrey becomes a long-lived perennial that can be harvested multiple times per growing season. It is an excellent companion plant for orchards, berry patches, food forests, and perennial gardens where it helps recycle nutrients and improve overall soil fertility.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Bocking 14 Russian Comfrey root cutting
✔️ 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 cutting
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 with the growing point facing upward. Choose the planting location carefully, as mature comfrey develops a deep root system and can be difficult to remove once established. Avoid harvesting during the first season to allow the plant to develop a strong root system.