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Worm Castings Fertilizer Harvested by Students of the Real World Skills Program at Charlotte Technical Center CHARLOTTE TECHNICAL CENTER 18150 Murdock Circle Port Charlotte, FL 33948 (941) 255-7500 Ext. 257 or 164 Worm Castings (a.k.a. worm manure, vermicompost, or worm excreta) Worm castings are rich in plant nutrients, trace minerals and growth enhancers, and incorporating castings into the soil significantly increases microbial life in the root zone. Worm castings are extremely beneficial by stimulating plant growth more than any other natural product, it helps your soil to retain water, and also inhibit root diseases such as root rot. The humus in worm castings removes toxins and harmful fungi and bacteria from the soil. Worm Castings therefore have the ability to fight off plant diseases. One of the best features of worm castings is you can use as much as you want without the fear of burning tender young plants as other fertilizers are known to do. Unlike other animal manure and artificial fertilizers it is absorbed very easily and almost instantaneously by plants. Castings will not burn even when applied directly to the most delicate plants. Definitely the finest soil conditioner available. Great for use in your entire garden! Completely odor-free and 100% organic! Use for indoor plants, and container gardening, as well. Unlike other animal manure and artificial fertilizers it is absorbed very easily and almost instantaneously by plants. They are at the same time naturally endowed with a slow release feature, causing the nutrient benefits to last up to 2 months! The miracles of the earthworm are easily seen in the beautiful growth and yields of your plants. Worm Castings Compost You can put a small amount in or around your house plants, vegetables and flowers, as the humic acid in worm castings are able to stimulate plant growth, even in low concentrations. Castings will not burn plants, completely odor-free and it’s 100% organic. How to Make Worm Castings Tea Worm tea may not sound too appetizing but your plants will really love it. Worm tea lets you fertilize a garden cheaply without adding bulk to your soil and water your garden with something really "nutritious". Your garden will practically jump up and shout "Hallelujah!" when fertilized with worm castings tea, and you will be amazed at the rate of growth and flowering. #1 Fill a bucket with water, 5 gallon works well. Either use rainwater or let the water stand so the chlorine can evaporate out. You don't want to kill the beneficial microorganisms, which is the point of municipal chlorine. #2 Add the 2 tablespoons of corn syrup or molasses to the water. You can also dissolve the molasses in a small (like half a cup) of hot water before adding it to the bucket. This will serve as food for the micro-organisms. #3 Put 2 cups of the castings into a thin mesh "teabag" of pantyhose or a similarly sheer sock then knot the end. Put the tea bag in the water and soak overnight. Put in a watering can or a spray bottle to water your plants. Benefits of Worm Compost The tea can be applied in two ways, directly into soil or as a plant spray. A list of benefits of worm tea & compost include: Worm Castings have no harmful chemicals so it improves general health for the soil and the user. Plants are more active, taking up nutrients from the tea or compost. Nutrients and food in the tea encourages good microorganisms to grow. Worm Tea nutrients are retained on leafs and are released slowly, being available to the plant with time. This improves plants health and nutrition. Worm Castings helps soil structure improve, with more oxygen reaching into the roots and preventing toxin build up in soil by anaerobes. Water retention in soil is improved & increases drought resistance. Depth of root grow is increased. Stronger roots means stronger plants, with deeper access to nutrients and water. Decomposition of dead organic material and toxins are increased. Worm Castings can reduce irrigation cost up to 50% by retaining moisture in the soil. Nutrients found in Worm Castings last up to 6 times longer than the nutrients found in ordinary potting soil. Worm Castings are completely safe to use around children and pets.