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Worm Castings: #1 Richest Organic Fertilizer
Worm castings are worm poop, but they are more than just worm poop. Worm castings are a natural alternative to chemical fertilizers; they contain no pathogens and are free of pesticides. It has been proven that organic fruits and veggies grown without chemical fertilizers have higher nutritional content. And when it comes to taste, organic wins every time.
How Worm Castings Are Made
Worm castings are the by-product of vermicomposting. As worms feed on organic materials they release waste from their bodies that is called castings. Worm castings are beneficial to plants as they contain a handful of nutrients and good bacteria.
As you can see, they are poop alright, but they are the most incredible poop in the world. Worm castings are beneficial to plants, and the soil itself.
Benefits of Worm Castings
Packed with Nutrients
Worm castings are packed with nutrients to help plants grow faster and healthily too. Plus the nutrients are water soluble, so plants love them!
Repels pests and removes toxins from the soil
Worm castings act as a natural pesticide for pests such as spider mites and aphids. They also remove toxins such as lead from the soil.
Contains beneficial microbes, bacteria, and humic acid
Microbes and bacteria help to protect plants from diseases. Humic acids help to stimulate plant growth and nutrient absorption.
Improves soil condition
Worm castings are the perfect soil conditioner. They aid water retention, aeration, and soil stability.
Doesn’t burn plants
Unlike chemical fertilizers, worm castings cannot burn plants as nitrogen is released slowly, and they don’t contain salts.
pH Neutral
With a neutral pH of 7.0, worm castings offset the acidic conditions of the soil.
Increases garden yields
Worm castings increase garden yields by 25%. Watch your garden plants grow and Flourish!
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Worm Castings vs Chemical Fertilizers
Worm castings are better than chemical fertilizers because:
- They are free of pesticides
- They cannot burn plants as nitrogen is slowly releasing
- They have a neutral PH
- The nutrients in worm castings are water soluble
- They remove toxins from the soil
- They don’t kill beneficial microbes
Whereas in the case of chemical fertilizers, they actually do more harm than good as they strip the soil of organic nutrients, and add toxins to the soil.
How to use worm castings
Top or side dressing
01
Sprinkle some casting on the soil surrounding the plants. This will give your plants an excellent boost.
Soil Conditioner
02
Add your castings to the soil in your planting hole to help rejuvenate tired soil and give your seedling the right nutrients to grow.
Worm Tea
03
Add worm casting to water and apply directly to the soil surrounding your plant. The liquid is quickly absorbed into the soil and plants love it!
Where to use worm castings
Indoor Plants
Give your indoor potted plants the right nutrients to grow beautifully with worm castings.
Outdoor Garden
A little mix of worm castings will work wonders for your crops and vegetables.
New seedlings
Worm castings are the best for new seedlings as it gives them the right nutrients to grow properly.