This is for all the gardeners who have started worm farming in the last year and are wondering how to use all the rich black castings that have accumulated over the winter. Perhaps the best use of this precious resource, is to incorporate it at a rate of about 25% into a rich organic seed starting mix that will grow strong healthy seedlings, and transfer beneficial micro-organisms to you garden when the seedlings are transplanted. ...This is what to start with, black muddy worm castings... This is what to start with, black muddy worm castings with a few worms left in it. We are going to amend it with potting soil and a few organic fertilizers to improve air content of our mix and address any trace minerals that may be lacking or biologically unavailable in the casting. I add a few handfuls of perlite and vermiculite to the worm bins over the winter as I add food and bedding, so I'm ahead on the aeration. I cannot stress the importance of aeration enough, roots need air spaces to grow into!
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