The castings, or droppings, that worms produce as they digest
organic matter have been shown to promote plant growth, suppress
disease, and improve the structure and fertility of soil. Red worm
castings contain a high percentage of humus. Humus helps soil
particles form into clusters which create channels for the passage of
air and improve its capacity to hold water. Humic acid, present in
humus, provides binding sites for the plant nutrients and releases
them to the plants upon demand. Humus is believed to aid in the
prevention of harmful plant pathogens, fungi, nematodes and
bacteria. Castings are also high in microbial activity and contribute
to the maintenance of healthy soil.
Our worm castings meet the USDA National Organic Program
Standards for Compost, and are also in compliance with the
National Organic Standards Board Guidelines. As such, they are
approved for use on certified organic farms and gardens.
All castings are dried and screened to 1/8 of an inch, and shipped via
USPS Priority Mail (2-3 business days).
Remember: feed the soil, not the plant!
organic matter have been shown to promote plant growth, suppress
disease, and improve the structure and fertility of soil. Red worm
castings contain a high percentage of humus. Humus helps soil
particles form into clusters which create channels for the passage of
air and improve its capacity to hold water. Humic acid, present in
humus, provides binding sites for the plant nutrients and releases
them to the plants upon demand. Humus is believed to aid in the
prevention of harmful plant pathogens, fungi, nematodes and
bacteria. Castings are also high in microbial activity and contribute
to the maintenance of healthy soil.
Our worm castings meet the USDA National Organic Program
Standards for Compost, and are also in compliance with the
National Organic Standards Board Guidelines. As such, they are
approved for use on certified organic farms and gardens.
All castings are dried and screened to 1/8 of an inch, and shipped via
USPS Priority Mail (2-3 business days).
Remember: feed the soil, not the plant!
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Green Mountain Soil
Feed a Worm...Starve a Landfill™
Feed a Worm...Starve a Landfill™
Worm Castings
General Application Rates for Worm Castings:
Potting mix--one part castings, one part sand, one part perlite or
pumice, one part peat moss.
Seed starting--sprinkle a thin layer of castings in the bottom of the
seed bed.
Vegetable plants--place a handful of castings in the bottom of the
hole when transplanting from flats to the garden.
Top dressing--spread a half inch layer of castings on the surface of
the soil around base of plants or near drip lines. Nutrients are water
soluble and will be washed into the soil as the plants are watered.
This also works for potted plants, but you may need to remove a half
inch of potting soil from the pot before adding castings.
When used as a general fertilizer apply castings every 45-60 days
and water in after each application.
Potting mix--one part castings, one part sand, one part perlite or
pumice, one part peat moss.
Seed starting--sprinkle a thin layer of castings in the bottom of the
seed bed.
Vegetable plants--place a handful of castings in the bottom of the
hole when transplanting from flats to the garden.
Top dressing--spread a half inch layer of castings on the surface of
the soil around base of plants or near drip lines. Nutrients are water
soluble and will be washed into the soil as the plants are watered.
This also works for potted plants, but you may need to remove a half
inch of potting soil from the pot before adding castings.
When used as a general fertilizer apply castings every 45-60 days
and water in after each application.
For a great overview of the benefits of worm
castings, check out our research page
castings, check out our research page
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All feedstocks are composted for at least 72
hours at a minimum of 131 degrees
Fahrenheit to eliminate weed seeds and
pathogens.
hours at a minimum of 131 degrees
Fahrenheit to eliminate weed seeds and
pathogens.
Bulk orders available for local pickup.
Contact us for more information.
Contact us for more information.
Green Mountain Soil, LLC
211 Edson Hill Road
Stowe, VT 05672
ph: (802) 595-9681
kurt@greenmountainsoil.com
211 Edson Hill Road
Stowe, VT 05672
ph: (802) 595-9681
kurt@greenmountainsoil.com
Member, Composting Association of Vermont
Copyright Green Mountain Soil, LLC. All rights reserved.
Copyright Green Mountain Soil, LLC. All rights reserved.