In golf turf, though, excessive production of earthworm faecal matter, commonly called ‘casts’, has many negative effects when casts are deposited above the turf canopy. Earthworms can also stimulate microbial activity, which helps break down thatch. This may help remove seeds, cocoons or worms from the VC.Īfter use, the contents of the sieve can be placed back in the worm farm after making the extract – or into another plant etc.Earthworms are generally considered to be beneficial organisms as their burrowing activity enhances water and air movement through the soil and moves organic matter into the profile.Įarthworm faeces are high in nutrients and can help ‘glue’ soil particles together to help improve soil structure. Optionally, you can place the VC in a stocking or paint strainer, or use a sieve. If you are using a watering can, use it without the rose on the spout. Apply it immediately as a soil drench, not using it on the leaves of edible plants (see the cautions on the “How To Use Worm Castings” page linked below.)Īpply it directly from the bucket.Stir it around for a couple of minutes.Place some VC (about 2 to 4 cups) into a 5 gallon bucket of water (rain water, or water left to de-chlorinate overnight, is best).This is a GREAT way to make a little worm castings go a long, long, LONG way.īut, another way you can make a little worm castings go further – and make it easy to apply – is by making a worm castings EXTRACT. The resulting liquid “tea” can be diluted with up to 5 parts water before applying as a ground drench. This is where a small amount of worm castings are placed in a 5 gallon bucket of water and aerated with an air pump (or even by hand). You may have heard of “Aerated Castings Tea”. Worm Castings Extract Also Known As Vermicompost Extract
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