What are Earthworm Castings?

Simply put, worm castings are the manure from the earthworm. 

Worm castings are one of the most natural soil enrichments available and are environmentally friendly, all natural, easy to use and safe to handle. 

Worm castings improve plant and soil vitality by providing essential plant nutrients, beneficial bacteria and microbes.

Houseplants love worm castings, as do all outdoor flowers, vegetables, shrubs, grass and trees.  Worm castings are non-toxic, so it is safe to use around humans, pets, wildlife and lakes. 

The worms are fed a rich peat humus that contains a wide variety of minerals and trace elements.  The worms consume this material, and through the digestive process, the humus is beneficially altered, both chemically and physically.  The end result is pure earthworm castings, nature’s best organic fertilizer. 

For millions of years the incredible earthworm has been one of nature's greatest producers of readily available organic plant food.  When used in greater concentrations than found in nature, this non-burning, long lasting organic fertilizer can provide remarkable benefits.  

 Here are some of the Key Benefits of using worm castings: 

  

 Naturally Organic and Odor Free - Worm castings come straight from the earthworm with no alterations.  Nothing is added or changed.  The worm does it all.  There is no odor, so you can use it directly from the bag on indoor plants.

  

Will Not Burn – With worm castings, you never have to worry about over fertilizing.  Worm castings will not burn at any concentration.  You can even start seeds or root cuttings in pure worm castings.

  

  

Improves Soil Structure – Worm castings are cylindrically shaped pellets that resist compaction and keep the soil loose.  This allows roots the ability to grow fast and fibrous.  It also allows for excellent drainage so roots don’t become waterlogged.

Beneficial Bacteria and Microbes – Worm castings contain high concentrations of beneficial bacteria and microbes that are added by the worm in the digestive process.  These microscopic creatures help different elements of the soil work in conjunction with each other to create healthy, living soil that provides the best possible atmosphere for optimum growth.

  

High Availability of Nutrients – The digestive tract of the earthworm grinds and uniformly mixes the nutrients and trace elements found in the soil into simple forms, so plants need only minimal effort to obtain them yet also remain available in the soil for long term use.  This allows plants to feed as needed for weeks at a time. 

Trace Minerals - In addition to containing Nitrogen, worm castings also contain small amounts of Phosphorus and Potassium and the trace minerals Iron, Calcium, Magnesium, Sulfur, Boron, Copper, Zinc and Manganese.

Contain Plant growth hormones - Worm castings naturally contain Auxins and Cytokinins, which are growth hormones that promote bigger and more fibrous plant roots.

	“ ” I have been using worm castings for about 2 years now.  I love the way it amends my soil through aeration and fertilization organically.  Worm castings are a joy to work with being they are clean, no odor and easy to use.  I love the fact that they won't harm the environment.  I have a lot of gardens very close to our lake so it is hard to find products you can use that won't have a negative effect from runoff or that don't have a hideous smell.  (I am particularly sensitive to smells.)  Thank you for making my gardens the best they have ever looked and my life easier with such a great product. Joanie from Ely, MN