EM (Effective Microorganisms) & Vermicomposting
“Dear Kenny, I need your advice on the following: I have been keeping a few (unsealed) gunny sacks of dry vermicast for some months now. It doesn’t give bad odour. Is the stuff still good? Will spraying with 1:40 EM-water solution help reactivate/refresh the worm cast? Can vermicast combine with EM-treated animal dung and become…
Best Worm Feed To Produce Highest Possible NPK For Vermicompost
“What is the best worm feed to produce the highest possible NPK for the vermicompost?” ~ Joel Adorada Hi Joel, The subject of NPK in vermicompost has always been a very interesting one with much research done, from finding the best combinations of feed to use, to the optimum mix of vermicompost to be used…
Volume Of Worm Castings To Use On A Garden
“How much of the castings do I use on the garden?” ~ Conrad Great question, Conrad – undoubtedly something that a lot of people must wonder about. One of the great things about worm castings is that a little can go a long way. Studies conducted by researchers at The Ohio State University have shown…
Optimizing Worm Casting Production
“I have a rather big worm farm in Paraguay. The average temperature here is 35 degrees Celsius. I am looking for faster methods to obtain the worms castings. Could you tell me what sort of food is digested faster or what is the ideal environment to optimize my production?” ~ Alejandro Hi Alejandro, There are a…
Using Worm Castings In Your Garden
“How much of the worm castings do I use on the garden?” ~ Conrad Parker Hi Conrad, That’s a great question, and something many people likely wonder about. It is often assumed that vermicompost/castings are essentially the same thing as regular thermophilic (hot) compost, when in fact they are quite different. Scientific research has clearly…
