Worm Castings

Worm castings are one of a gardener’s best friends. Our source of organic high-quality worm castings can be used for nearly all growing applications from adding to your favorite potting medium when planting, to top-dressing on existing plants, to brewing compost teas. Their fine texture allows for easy incorporation into the soil for optimal distribution while adding organic matter.

Worm castings are biologically active, they contain essential plant nutrients that improve soil physical qualities, increase soil’s water retention, improve soil aeration, and promote plant growth. Every bag contains fresh, dark, rich worm castings and nothing else. Royal Gold’s Worm Casting will become a new favorite for gardeners looking to improve soil health and plant yields. They are also an excellent way to accelerate compost piles.

For Outdoor, Greenhouse, Houseplant & Indoor Use.

Ingredients: Worm Castings.

WORM CASTINGS INSTRUCTIONS:

New Houseplant/Indoor or Container Plants:

Mix 1 part worm castings with 5 parts potting media for general application and mix thoroughly. For improving moisture retention, use 1 part worm castings and 3 parts potting media.

Existing Houseplants/Indoor or Container Plants:

Apply up to 1 inch of worm castings to the top of the soil and gently scratch into the soil when possible. Can be applied every 2-3 months or as necessary.

New Outdoor Plants:

For vegetables and flowers, apply 1 inch of worm castings to each planting hole or furrow. When it comes to perennials, trees, or shrubs, add 1 cup of into the hole before planting. Lastly, add up to 5 cups of worm castings to larger plants.

Existing Outdoor Plants:

For existing trees and shrubs, apply up to 1 cubic foot (about 30 lbs.) of worm castings on the soil surface around the base of the plant. For existing vegetables and flowers add 1 cup per foot of row next to the base of plants. Apply every 1-2 months during the growing season.

Lawns – New and Existing:

Spread evenly across lawn or soil surface by hand, rake, or fertilizer spreader at a rate of 1 cubic foot per 1,000 square feet. Apply at the beginning of the growing season and reapply up to monthly as needed for desired results.

Worm Casting Extract or Tea:

For Extract – Use 2 cups of worm castings in 5 gallons of non-chlorinated water and allow the mixture to steep for 24 hours. Stir the mixture occasionally. Apply within 24 hours.

For Aerated Tea (preferred) – Add 2 cups of worm castings in a compost tea bag per 5 gallons of non-chlorinated water and aerate for up to 36 hours. Compatible with most biological inoculants and sugar sources. Can be used to enhance existing compost tea recipes. Water temperature will affect brewing time.

For tea or extracts, apply every other week or as necessary. Can be used in conjunction with existing fertilizer programs. The remaining castings can be applied to plants or added to compost.