Comfrey Fertilizer Tea

Dried Comfrey Brewing Directions

1. STEP 2: DECOMPOSE

COLD WATER SOAKING METHOD

1. Choose a plastic container with a lid.
2. Plastic rather than glass is suggested so that if the container is dropped the fertilizer will not be lost.
3. Fill the container to an inch from the top with the dry comfrey.
4. Add cold water or tap hot water to the top of the jar. 
5. Use a utensil to submerge Comfrey.
6. Cap and place in a sunlit or warm area.
7. Rotate up and down, side to side occasionally.
8. Let soak for three (3) weeks or longer. 
9. When water color changes and there is a decaying smell the fertilizer is ready.
10. The longer it soaks the more potent it will become.
11. Go to STEP 3 STRAIN and follow all remaining directions.

HOT WATER BREWING METHOD

1. Bring a pot of water to a boil,

2. Fill a pot, glass bowl or glass jar with the desired amount of dried Comfrey you want to process. You will be transferring to a plastic container when it cools. A plastic container with a screw on top is suggested so that if it ever tips over or drops it will not spill or brake and you will not loose your fertilizer. Use glass first so you do not warp your plastic container.  If you have a plastic container that won't warp with the heat you will be able to skip transferring Step #8.

3. Add enough boiling water to cover the Comfrey. Use a spoon or other utensil to make sure all of the Comfrey is submerged. Cover lightly, allow some airflow as it cools.

4. The hot water will hydrate the Comfrey quicker and aid in the decaying process.

5. As in nature, the decaying process releases the Comfrey's much sought after minerals, vitamins and nutrients.

6. Let the mixture stand until it reaches room temperature.

7. Stir occasionally, making sure all the Comfrey gets soaked.

8. When cool transfer to the plastic container. Cap the container. 

9. Label the jar with the colored label marked DECOMPOSING and a white INFO label.

10. Place in a warm area,.

11. Rotate the jar from side to side and top to bottom occasionally.

12. Let stand / "brew" for (1) to (4) weeks or longer if you are not in a hurry.

13. The longer it brews the stronger the concentrate and more detectable a rotting odor.

14. *** BEFORE USING READ STEP 2. (On back)

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STEP 2: Strain

1. When you are satisfied with your fertilizer's strength, you will have in your possession, a concentrated concoction known as COMFREY FERTILIZER TEA! But you are not done!!!

2. At this step it is time to separate the plant matter from the liquid.

3. Using a strainer, cheese cloth, or old piece of cotton clothing you must strain the liuid into another vessel with a lid for storage,

4. Mark this container with the colored label marked PURE UNCUT and with a white INFO label.

5. The decomposed plant matter that remains may be brewed again and again. Reapeat Step 1.

6. With each brewing the liquid will get lighter and lighter, as with any tea. When close to clear or totally clear the plants nutrients have all been extracted and you can stop brewing.

7. But! Don't discard the plant matter that is left. Soil loves plant matter. It can be mixed in with soil to further disintegrate and further enrich the soil and plants. Mix and chop in well so that it is spread around the soil. Do not put on plant roots directly. Lighter additions to house plant soil.

8. The plant matter can also be broadcast around an area to be incorporated into the soil by rain.

9. Another option is to re- dry it by spreading it out on a plate in a warm area. Once dry it can be stored to mix in with soil at a later date.

10. Stay with me.... ONE MORE STEP BEFORE YOU USE!!!

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STEP 3: Dilute

1. The first batch of concentrate is very potent. Applying it undiluted to your plants may damage or kill them. The concentrate must be diluted with water before feeding your plants.

2. The longer the concentrate has brewed, the stronger it will be and so... the more it needs to be diluted. With each brew the tea becomes weaker and does not need as much water added.

3. Some people go by the color. Dark liquid is stronger, the lighter the less cutting necessary.

4. There are several Schools of Staining which vary on how much water to cut the concentrate with. One school suggest a (1) cup of Comfrey Fertilizer to (5) cups water, expressed as a 1:5 ratio Another suggests a 1: 10 ratio. Yet another is a 1:20 ratio. And there are probably a range of ratios which fall in between all of these, showing that dilution is not an exact science.

5. With that said, it is time to dilute the concentrate. Start weak until you learn each plants needs.

6. Strain the concentrate into a third container with lid. Mark that container with the colored DILUTED label and a white INFO label.

7. When starting out it is best to use a higher ratio of water to Comfrey Fertalizer untill ypu figure out your plants needs. You can always add it in small doses each time you water or perhaps every other time if you are watering a lot.

8. The most important things to remember are:

• Don't over use. Don't use undiluted.

• Don't pour directly on the plant or roots. Pour in a perimiter around the plant. If used as a spay on foliage, the solution should be mostly water. THERE YOU HAVE IT. YOU ARE READY TO START BREWING! HAVE FUN!

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How to Make Comfrey Tea Fertilizer using Dried Comfrey

Comfrey tea is an excellent organic fertilizer that’s easy to make and packed with nutrients to boost plant growth. If you have dried comfrey leaves on hand, you can quickly turn them into a powerful liquid feed for your garden. Start by filling a container, like a bucket, with water and add your dried comfrey leaves—about 1 part dried comfrey to 10 parts water works well. Cover the container and let the mixture steep for about 2 to 4 weeks, stirring occasionally. Over time, the comfrey will break down, releasing potassium, nitrogen, and other beneficial nutrients. Once the tea is ready, strain out the solids and dilute the liquid, using 1 part comfrey tea to 10 parts water, before applying it to your plants. The result is a natural fertilizer that promotes healthy growth and improves soil quality. Remember to use it sparingly, as it’s highly concentrated and very potent!