The Black Gold

USING CASTINGS AND LIQUID FERTILIZER

Worm Castings are a useful additive to any garden. You will see exceptional results in the color, quality and quantity of all your fruit, vegetables, flowers and ornamental plants. Castings are interesting in that they can be used pure as organic fertilizer or as an additive for your own favorite potting mix. You cannot harm any of your plants by using worm castings.

The pH is neutral (7) and therefore suitable for most types of plants from azaleas to orchids. Castings are a great way to incorporate the beneficial effects that earthworms can bring to your garden in a convenient, cheap and easy manner.

The following methods are typical of the many different ways to use worm castings:
Top Dressing - Simply spread a layer (about 1/2 inch/12mm deep) of worm castings around your favorite plants. Mulch and water in.

SEED RAISING MIXTURE
3 parts aged compost or coir fibre to 1 part castings.

POTTING MIX - 2 parts aged compost, 1 part castings, 1/2 part Vermiculite.

NATIVE TREES, FRUIT TREES – Apply around base and water in well. Re-apply when necessary.

WORM TEA (Collected liquid fertilizer) - may be added to your plants directly from your Can-O-Worms or diluted to 50% without loss of nutrients.