Containing water-soluble nutrients, vermicompost is an excellent, nutrient-rich organic fertilizer and soil conditioner. This process of producing vermicompost is called vermicomposting.
- Enhance soil permeability to water and air
- Supports plant vitality
- Buffer the soil from excessive alkalinity or acidity
- Reduce irrigation costs
- Reduce chemical usage and costs
Worm Tea
Steep a pint of worm castings and a half teaspoon of in a bucket of water for 24-48 hours. Use an aquarium aerator to keep the mixture oxygenated.When it’s done, drain off the liquid through a filter (a coffee filter or cheesecloth should work), dilute it with four parts water, and spray it onto your plants. The worm tea is rich in nitrogen and other nutrients plants need to thrive. As for the remaining solids, you can add them to your garden soil or compost pile to give them a second go-round.