Using Your Worm Castings

Worm castings are abundant and environmentally friendly.

Worm castings are one of nature’s best fertilizers. They help perennials, potted plants, lawn grass, and
vegetables grow strong root fibers and get plenty of oxygen by aerating the soil. Worm castings are
abundant and environmentally friendly.

You can research worm castings on the Internet. They offer an inexpensive alternative to chemical
fertilizers and are safe for all gardens. If you're an organic gardener, you know that everything you use in your garden ecosystem should be natural. Earthworms, along with all the other animals, have been
enriching the earth with nutrients from the beginning. For about a dollar, you can buy a pound of worm
castings to scatter over your garden.

Fertilize your garden with worm castings before you plant. For annual flowers, use about half a cup of
castings for each plant. For potted plants, pour a couple of inches on the top then mix it in with the rest of the soil. Repeat this process every few months. Water your plants immediately after adding worm
castings.

For your lawn, use about 10 pounds of worm castings per 100 square feet. Mix it into the soil for best
results. Add worm castings to your compost at intervals in layers. This allows the high concentrations of nitrogen, magnesium, and phosphorous present in worm castings to spread equally throughout your
compost and subsequently in your garden soil to promote the growth of lush, vibrant plants.

When you go to buy worm castings, be sure to read the label on any product. Some products contain
all-natural animal castings and biodegradable compounds, but others don’t. If you have any question about the contents, be sure to ask the gardening store clerk before purchasing the product.

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