Worm castings (vermicompost) are the end product from the digestive breakdown of organic matter by worms. It is also called worm manure or worm “poop”. Worm castings are regarded as the richest natural fertilizer known to man.
Worm castings and Worm Tea (made from castings) can be used for all your growing needs.
Worm tea can be applied as a liquid fertilizer.
The castings contain a highly active biological mixture of bacteria, enzymes, and remnants of plant matter. They are rich in water-soluble plant nutrients making them an easily absorbed, immediate food for plants. Castings contain a high concentration of nitrates, phosphorous, magnesium, potassium, and minerals such as manganese, copper, zinc, cobalt, borax, iron, carbon, and nitrogen. In addition, castings have a natural time release, therefore supplying nutrients for a significant period of time. Worm castings are pesticide free, contain no pathogens and are an excellent alternative to chemical fertilizers.
Benefits of Worm Tea
· Easy to use
· Odorless
· Child and pet friendly
· Can be used directly on plants without burning them like man made fertilizers
· Improved seed germination and early growth of seedlings and cuttings
· Accelerated growth and development of your plants
· Plants have increased productivity and yield (increasing yields up to 25%)
· Improves the condition of the soil
· Prevents plant diseases by extracting toxins, harmful fungi and bacteria from the soil
· Effective for repelling many pests that feed on plants, such as aphids and spider mites
· PH neutral
· Natural time release, supplying plants with nutrients for an extended amount of time
· Stimulates flowering and improves fruit seed set and quality
· Increases the ability of the soil to retain moisture
As you can see, worm tea has a multitude of benefits and will provide your plants with all the nutrients and fertilizer they need to maximize their full potential.