Potted Plants-New: Use 1 part wormcastings to 3 parts soil.
Potted Plants-Established: Add 1" to 2" of wormcastings to top of soil, mix, water, repeat every 2-3 months.
Roses, Trees, Shrubs, & Berries: New or Transplanted: Mix 1 part wormcastings to 2 parts soil, surround hole with mixture. Spread roots over a mound of the mix and cover. Established: Mix 4 cups wormcastings into soil over root zone of plant.
Perennials: Work 1/2 cup into the soil above the root zone. Apply in spring, early summer, and early fall.
Vegetables & Annual Flowers: Line holes & seed furrows with 1" to 2" of wormcastings, set seeds or plants in place, then cover with soil. Side dress during growing season at rate of 1/2 cup per linear foot of row once every 2 months.
Casting Tea: Soak 1 part wormcastings in 3 parts water for 12-24 hours. Mix and water as usual. Wormcastings tea is excellent for fruiting, flowering, and difficult to access potted plants. |