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| Wiggle Worm Earthworm Castings |
As many know, worm castings are one of the best
amendments/fertilizers out there for adding organic nutrients to the soil. However, many do not use them since they can
be slightly harder to find and it is somewhat of a mystery on how to use them
appropriately.
One of the best things about using worm castings in the
garden is the immediate availability of nutrients and the enhanced ability for
your soil to absorb and release water. This is extremely beneficial in raised bed
gardening as the soil will drain and dry out rapidly. Some will use the water retention crystals;
however, the worm castings will provide much the same affect and feed the
plants as well for a fraction of the cost.
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| Now Available Local at Pike's |
While I have never tried the theories of one tablespoon feeding
a six inch pot for two months, I do find much success using them throughout the
garden in a variety of ways. My favorite
is putting ½ - 1 cup in the planting hole under my summer crops and making worm tea. I follow many of the guidelines found on
the link below to the Tasteful Garden.
This short article is one of the best I have run across containing the
most applicable information on the topic.
When it comes to brands, I prefer using the Wiggle Worm Castings (readily available on Amazon),
as they are superior to many I have tried over the years and the plants just
thrive with them. Pike’s is now carrying
the EB Stone Brand, which I think is 1 cubic foot for $19.99. I haven’t tried these as of yet, but have
gotten a bag to trial this year. I go through, on average, one large bag per year as they can be used throughout the landscape.
For those who enjoy Door Prize Bonanza, come out and play,
as I will have some available on the next workday, just sayin’.
Happy Gardening!
Denise, Beds 25 & 29
