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Live Composting Red Wiggler Worms for Composting - $15 (Whittier)
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Happy, healthy, juicy red wigglers
Great for composting, fishing bait, meals for pets, koi fish pond, tilapia etc
Great producers of worm castings to use as a natural fertilizer and steeped to make compost tea.
100 Live Worms - $15
1/2lb (half a pound) Live Worms - $45
1 full lb (one pound) Live Worms - $65
Most worms will be mature and ready for breeding.
Please give advance notice so worms can be harvested.
Cash Payment Only
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Freshly Brewed Worm Compost Tea (made from steeped worm castings in koi pond waste water with molasses, this is not leachate) - 1 gallon - $10- Liquid Fertilizer with great results
Fresh Harvested Worm Castings with lots of live microbes (will contain some worm cocoons) - 1 Gallon Ziplock Bag - $10
Worm castings offer numerous benefits for plant growth, including improved soil structure, enhanced nutrient availability, and increased resistance to disease and pests. They act as a natural fertilizer, enriching the soil with essential nutrients and promoting healthy plant development.
Here's a more detailed look at the benefits:
1. Improved Soil Structure:
Better drainage:
Worm castings create a more porous soil structure, improving drainage and preventing waterlogging.
Enhanced aeration:
The castings facilitate better oxygen circulation within the soil, which is crucial for root health and growth.
Increased water retention:
Worm castings act like a sponge, holding more water than traditional soil, which helps plants withstand periods of drought.
2. Enhanced Nutrient Availability:
Slow-release fertilizer:
Worm castings release nutrients gradually, ensuring a steady supply to plants, according to Zero Waste Homestead.
Rich in nutrients:
They contain a wide range of macro and micronutrients essential for plant growth, including nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.
Improved nutrient uptake:
Worm castings stimulate the activity of beneficial soil microbes, which in turn enhance nutrient uptake by plants.
3. Disease and Pest Control:
Disease resistance:
Worm castings contain beneficial microbes that help suppress plant diseases like root rot and wilt, according to Planet Natural.
Pest repellent:
Some enzymes in worm castings can deter certain insects, reducing pest infestations.
4. Other Benefits:
Increased germination rates: Worm castings can improve seed germination, particularly in seedlings.
Balanced soil pH: They help maintain a balanced pH level in the soil, making it easier for plants to absorb nutrients.
Improved plant growth: Worm castings promote robust plant growth, leading to larger root systems, increased yield, and enhanced flowering and fruiting.