Although you've got the basic idea that it's poop from an earthworm, there's a lot more to it than that...
Unlike other types of manure, earthworm casting is almost perfectly designed to promote all kinds of healthy plants to their fullest potential -particularly observed in an increase in seed germination.
One of their most interesting features is their level of microbial activity. Worm castings have a unique combination of helpful enzymes, humic acid, mucus, and positive bacterial activity. Do you know how humans benefit from “good bacteria” in their digestive systems? The positive bacteria from the earthworm digestive system make their way into the castings and help stimulate healthy growth for plants.Great for houseplants, herb gardens, or topdressing. Approved for organic use.
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You can see what’s involved in making worm castings tea in the video.
One of the most important factors in the quality of the casting is the type of worm that was used to create it. What's that? You thought a worm was just a worm? Well...not exactly.
At Simple Grow, we actually use a special variety of African Nightcrawler, as they have proven to produce the highest quality casting.
Yes, worm type does matter...
While the right type of worm is important for producing the quantity and style of castings, the food source is critical in creating a 100% pure, pure worm casting without any fillers, additives, or contaminants.
Will adding Simple Grow to your home garden improve the soil structure?
Do people use Simple Grow to start seedlings?
Many people will start seedlings in small containers with 100% worm castings and it works great. Then when they transplant the seedlings, they’ll put them into a mixture with worm castings and other things mixed in. Just a few cups of worm castings can be used to start many seedlings in a small area.
This works so well because they provide a variety of microbes to the seeds when they’re in those pivotal early stages. One advantage that pure worm castings has over vermicomposting in this regard is that the castings are consistent and have several forms of nutrients. This differentiates it from other fertilizers and creates the perfect growth environment for the seedlings.
Does liquid tea work as well?
In many ways, worm tea can work just as well as pure vermicast. However, there are some situations where it’s better to have pure worm castings.
Worm tea is a liquid that’s made from brewing worm castings in water. The nice thing about it is that you get a big variety of microbes in the liquid, which can be sprayed on the soil or directly on the plant. This is extremely beneficial for boosting plant nutrition. You can get the microbes in a high concentration liquid that can help cover the plants in the good stuff. On the downside, using worm tea doesn’t provide you with the same benefits as putting worm castings in the soil when you plant. You won’t get the benefits of aeration or moisture control by using worm tea. You also have to reapply the worm tea every few weeks to two months for best results. The big advantage of using worm tea is that it makes the microbes go a lot farther with this method. You can spray an entire yard with a few gallons of worm tea. On our own gardens, we spray it every few weeks to keep the aphids and other bugs at bayWhen is the best time to apply?
It doesn’t seem like the N-P-K ratio is that great? Why would I use them?
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Do you wish your plants would grow bigger? Was your garden less than it should've been last year?
If you're tired of growing puny vegetables and fruits, it's time for an upgrade...Simple Grow Worm Castings!
What are worm castings? Another term for worm manure. Why would you want to use it in your garden, raised beds, and house plants? Because it makes them grow bigger, faster and healthier...with no chemicals!
How do worm castings do this? It's like giving your plants a powerful multivitamin with everything they need to grow. Trace minerals, nutrients, and most importantly...worm castings are chock full of beneficial microbes. Why does that make a difference?
In recent years, we've learned the importance of gut bacteria for humans and know that it impacts so many different parts of our health. The same thing applies with worms. Gut bacteria from the worm's digestive tract gets into the soil from the worm castings and promotes plant health. Plants have a symbiotic relationship with the microbes from the worm's digestive tract. Plants respond to it and grow really big...really fast!
If you've never tried worm castings before, you owe it to yourself to give them a try. Instead of using traditional chemical fertilizers from the big box store, why not try fresh, certified organic worm castings this year? You'll be able to grow bigger, healthier plants that you actually can feel good about eating.
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