When to Plant Comfrey in Zone 9
In USDA zone 9a, plant outdoors March 1 to April 30, and expect your first harvest around April 30. (9a shown here — see 9a and 9b dates separately below.)
Comfrey planting calendar for USDA Zone 9a
Average last spring frost
March 1
Average first fall frost
December 1
Direct sow
Mar 1
Projected first harvest
Apr 30
Comfrey is ready to harvest in about 60 days, needing roughly 275 frost-free days in zone 9a.
Comfrey planting calendar for USDA Zone 9b
Average last spring frost
February 15
Average first fall frost
December 15
Direct sow
Feb 15
Projected first harvest
Apr 16
Comfrey is ready to harvest in about 60 days, needing roughly 303 frost-free days in zone 9b.
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Varieties to grow
1 variety of comfrey in the HomeSown library. Tap any for its full grow guide.
Common problems with comfrey
What to watch for, with identification and treatment for each
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