Comfrey's leaves offer you the optimal basis for an effective fertilizer. You can use it to produce manure, which can be used to feed roses and heavily consuming vegetables.
How do I get comfrey manure for my roses?
Crush1 kilogram of comfrey leavesand put them in a vat. Add10 liters of water. Place a lid on the pot. Stir once a day. After 1-2 weeks the comfrey manure for roses is ready.
In what kind of pot do I make comfrey manure?
You can make comfrey manure in a vat made ofplasticor in a large pot made ofearthenware. A vessel made of metal or enamel, on the other hand, is unsuitable. Certain substances in the liquid can react with the metal. You should avoid that. Also make sure that the container has a lid. The comfrey manure has a strong smell. That's why you should close the container. If you add some rock dust, you can also dampen the smell of the comfrey manure a little.
Which plants is comfrey manure suitable for?
Comfrey manure is well suited for fertilizing roses orVegetables Comfrey manure contains plenty of potassium. Roses do well with this type of fertilizer. Vegetable plants in particular, which require a lot of nutrients, benefit from the properties of comfrey manure. You can use the prepared comfrey manure for roses and, for example, the following vegetables:
- Tomatoes
- Potatoes
- Pumpkin
When should I fertilize roses with comfrey manure?
Especiallybefore the flowering periodand inAugust an addition of comfrey manure is recommended. How to strengthen your energy needs or prepare for the winter season. However, you should not fertilize the roses for too long in late summer and autumn. Stop fertilizing with comfrey manure in good time. Then the roses can woody before the cold sets in.
How often do I fertilize roses with comfrey manure?
You should fertilize the rosesonce a week and dilute the comfrey manure. Mix the manure 1 to 20 or a maximum of 1 to 10. If you add pure comfrey manure, the product will otherwise cause too much fertilization. That would not be recommended for the growth of the roses. A supply within the framework mentioned already covers the needs of the roses well and makes the plants very resilient.
Tip
Stinging nettle manure as an alternative
You don't have any comfrey leaves in your garden and are looking for an alternative fertilizer for roses? A similarly good fertilizer for roses can also be made using the leaves of the nettle.
