Russian comfrey 'Bocking 14'

Symphytum x uplandicum

How to grow Russian comfrey 'Bocking 14'

  • Partial Sun

  • Medium

When used as a green manure crop it’s recommended to limit harvesting the upper foliage for the first year, this is to allow the plant to become well established.
After that, and depending on growing conditions, up to 4 harvests throughout the year can be expected

Try to plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Bocking 14 is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. A soil ph of between 6.0 and 7.0 is ideal for Bocking 14 as it does best in weakly acidic soil - neutral soil.

Growing Bocking 14 from seed

Transplanting Bocking 14

Propagate by root division, root cuttings and crown pieces. Planted vertically if the orientation of the root is known, otherwise plant horizontally about 25-50mm below the soil surface.
Can be propagated directly into the ground, or into containers

As Bocking 14 is hardy, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting Bocking 14

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by late spring.

Russian comfrey Bocking 14 Etymology

The Henry Doubleday Research Association (HDRA) where this variety was grown was first located

Bocking 14 folklore & trivia

Gopher turtles like to eat this plant.

Other Names for Russian comfrey 'Bocking 14'

comphrey