Vigorous Leafy Growth
Produces abundant foliage that can be harvested for composting, mulching, and other garden uses.
Bocking 14 Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Product description
Bocking 14 Seeds
Bocking 14 is a selected cultivar of Russian comfrey (Symphytum × uplandicum), valued by gardeners for its vigorous leafy growth and use as a garden mulch and compost material. It develops broad green leaves and clusters of bell-shaped flowers. Bocking 14 is commonly propagated through root cuttings rather than seeds, so confirm whether your supplier offers true seeds or root propagation material before listing this product for sale.
Russian Comfrey
Garden Compost Plant
Broad Green Leaves
Perennial Herb
Key Features
Perennial Plant
Establishes as a long-lived perennial that can return year after year under suitable growing conditions.
Garden Compost Material
Its harvested leaves can be added to compost piles or used as organic mulch around suitable plants.
Root-Based Propagation
Bocking 14 is generally propagated using root cuttings or root sections rather than relying on seeds.
Product Highlights
Selected Russian comfrey cultivar
Botanical name Symphytum × uplandicum
Perennial leafy growth
Broad green foliage
Useful for composting
Leaves can be used as garden mulch
Prefers fertile, well-drained soil
Usually propagated by root cuttings
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Symphytum × uplandicum (Bocking 14 cultivar) |
| Common Name | Bocking 14 Comfrey; Russian Comfrey |
| Plant Family | Boraginaceae |
| Seed Type | Confirm whether the product contains true seeds or root propagation material |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming perennial herb |
| Flower Color | Typically purple to blue-violet; flowering can vary |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Generally hardy in USDA Zones 4–9, depending on local conditions |
| Planting Season | Spring or fall for root cuttings, when soil conditions are suitable |
| Seed Starting | Confirm seed identity and viability; Bocking 14 is generally propagated by root cuttings |
| Germination Time | Not reliably established for true Bocking 14 seeds |
| Germination Temperature | Not confirmed for true Bocking 14 seeds |
| Sunlight | Full sun to partial shade |
| Soil Requirements | Fertile, moisture-retentive, well-drained soil |
| Watering | Water regularly during establishment and dry periods |
| Mature Plant Size | Often around 3–4 feet tall and wide under favorable conditions |
| Plant Spacing | Allow approximately 2–3 feet between plants, adjusting for site conditions |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Confirm the Planting Material
Check whether your package contains true seeds or root cuttings. Bocking 14 is a selected cultivar generally propagated through root material, so confirm the product identity before planting.
Check whether your package contains true seeds or root cuttings. Bocking 14 is a selected cultivar generally propagated through root material, so confirm the product identity before planting.
Step 2: Choose a Suitable Location
Select a garden area with full sun to partial shade and fertile, well-drained soil. Allow enough space for the plant's mature size.
Select a garden area with full sun to partial shade and fertile, well-drained soil. Allow enough space for the plant's mature size.
Step 3: Plant Correctly
Follow the supplier's instructions for the material supplied. Plant root cuttings at the recommended depth and position, or use verified seed-specific instructions for true seeds.
Follow the supplier's instructions for the material supplied. Plant root cuttings at the recommended depth and position, or use verified seed-specific instructions for true seeds.
Step 4: Water and Establish
Keep the soil evenly moist while the plant establishes. Avoid prolonged waterlogging and provide additional water during extended dry weather.
Keep the soil evenly moist while the plant establishes. Avoid prolonged waterlogging and provide additional water during extended dry weather.
Step 5: Harvest and Manage Growth
Once established, harvest leaves for composting or mulch as needed. Wear gloves when handling comfrey, and manage the planting area to prevent unwanted spread.
Once established, harvest leaves for composting or mulch as needed. Wear gloves when handling comfrey, and manage the planting area to prevent unwanted spread.
Grow Bocking 14 for Your Garden
Bocking 14 Comfrey is valued for its vigorous foliage and practical uses in composting and garden mulching. With suitable soil, adequate moisture, and appropriate sunlight, it can become a productive perennial in a managed garden. Confirm that your supplier offers genuine Bocking 14 planting material before purchasing or listing it as seeds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about Bocking 14 identification, propagation, and its use in home gardens.
Can Bocking 14 comfrey be grown from seeds?
Bocking 14 is generally propagated through root cuttings because this method preserves the selected cultivar. True seeds may not reliably produce plants identical to Bocking 14. Confirm the planting material and its identity with your supplier before sowing.
How do you use Bocking 14 comfrey leaves for compost?
Established plants can be harvested and their leaves added to a compost pile along with other suitable organic materials. The leaves can also be used as mulch around garden plants. Avoid applying thick layers directly against plant stems, and wash your hands after handling the foliage.
How much space does Bocking 14 comfrey need to grow?
Bocking 14 can develop into a large, leafy clump, so allow approximately 2–3 feet between plants as a general starting guideline. Provide fertile soil, suitable moisture, and enough room for harvesting. Adjust spacing according to the growing conditions and the intended garden layout.