Comfrey
Herbaceous
Food forests are built on purpose but do not need to be maintained. T/F??
true!
What is the understory tree layer made up of?
Fruit, nut, and spice trees - most commonly fruit though
What layer is considered the "nutrition staple"?
What other layer is the ground layer similar to?
The herbaceous layer
What is the most efficient way to use Comfrey as a fertilizer?
To make it into a mulch
How big are the food forests that have been found in BC?
The canopy layer
What layer will you find the most medicinal plants in?
What is a helpful factor of the vine layer that supports surrounding plants?
pollination
Comfrey helps with scarring? T/F?
true!
How many food forests have been discovered in BC?
15
Carbon
What do you have to keep in mind when planting a shrub layer in a food forest?
You will need seasonal berries/shrubs to keep it going year round
What does the ground cover layer help you control?
What species/plants are taking up the energy and nutrients in the soil
What nutrient is Comfrey most known for accumulating?
Potassium
Some people believe that there is an 8th layer in food forests, What is this layer?
Mycelial / Mushrooms
What are things the over story layer does that the under story does not?
Give shade and draw minerals from the subsoil
What type of plants do you need in the root layer?
Perennial
What can the ground cover act as that helps give the soil nutrients?
Live mulch
What disease is comfrey known for helping ease the pain related to it?
fibromyalgia
Out of all the discovered food forests in BC, How many have their locations disclosed at this time?
4 - Fun fact one of them is on the main land on a reserve called sts'ailes
What are the most common fruit trees in the understory layer?
Apple, Plum, and Cherry
Which of these 3 layers is the most delicious?
The shrub layer (arguably)
Is the vine layer necessary?
Not technically- but it is VERY beneficial to have