Worm Castings
Presenter: Kim Syrus
Episode: 25 (20th October 2007)
The ancient Greek Philosopher, Aristotle called worms the "intestines of the earth". They devour half their body weight in organic matter each day producing great amounts of wonderful worm poo. It’s this poo or ‘castings’ that’s like gold for the garden.
Worm castings are absolutely filled with nutrients and enzymes that stimulate root development and increase plant growth in the most amazing ways. So, how can get your hands on this garden gold?
Worm farms are very popular. Tucked by the backdoor, they’re brilliant at turning food scraps into wonderful rich compost. The only problem is these farms can have a hard time keeping up with your gardens needs. But, thanks to a South Australian company, based in Millicent you can now buy all the worm castings you like. Wormswork has pioneered a unique way of turning waste into a valuable garden product.
Paper products that would normally be dumped in landfill are the main ingredient for feeding the worms. Cardboard, tissues and shredded paper are fed on a conveyor along with various manures from farms and feedlots. A hydropulper mixes and blends everything into a thick pulp. Another process presses the water from the pulp leaving loose dry compost. Just like a giant worm farm, this compost is laid on long beds filled with hungry worms ready to devour tonnes and tonnes of the stuff. Not only does this process produce mountains of castings it also catches millions of litres of worm water.
You can find both the solid and liquid worm products in your local garden centre under the Wormswork brand along with a newly released Rose Pre-Plant. Totally organic, Rose Pre-Plant contains specially blended worm castings that encourage fast root development and strong early growth on your potted or winter roses. Simply add one bag to each hole at planting time, put in your rose and the natural enzymes and growth hormones will be quickly released and taken up by the plant.
Rose Pre-Plant avoids the problem of adding fertiliser to the hole and running the risk of burning roots and damaging your plant. It’s certainly a fantastic natural way to get your roses started. If you want to know more about wonderful worms, then check out Kim’s article in the latest edition of the Garden Guru newspaper available now from your local Mitre 10 or other good garden centres.
Episode: 25 (20th October 2007)
The ancient Greek Philosopher, Aristotle called worms the "intestines of the earth". They devour half their body weight in organic matter each day producing great amounts of wonderful worm poo. It’s this poo or ‘castings’ that’s like gold for the garden.
Worm castings are absolutely filled with nutrients and enzymes that stimulate root development and increase plant growth in the most amazing ways. So, how can get your hands on this garden gold?
Worm farms are very popular. Tucked by the backdoor, they’re brilliant at turning food scraps into wonderful rich compost. The only problem is these farms can have a hard time keeping up with your gardens needs. But, thanks to a South Australian company, based in Millicent you can now buy all the worm castings you like. Wormswork has pioneered a unique way of turning waste into a valuable garden product.
Paper products that would normally be dumped in landfill are the main ingredient for feeding the worms. Cardboard, tissues and shredded paper are fed on a conveyor along with various manures from farms and feedlots. A hydropulper mixes and blends everything into a thick pulp. Another process presses the water from the pulp leaving loose dry compost. Just like a giant worm farm, this compost is laid on long beds filled with hungry worms ready to devour tonnes and tonnes of the stuff. Not only does this process produce mountains of castings it also catches millions of litres of worm water.
You can find both the solid and liquid worm products in your local garden centre under the Wormswork brand along with a newly released Rose Pre-Plant. Totally organic, Rose Pre-Plant contains specially blended worm castings that encourage fast root development and strong early growth on your potted or winter roses. Simply add one bag to each hole at planting time, put in your rose and the natural enzymes and growth hormones will be quickly released and taken up by the plant.
Rose Pre-Plant avoids the problem of adding fertiliser to the hole and running the risk of burning roots and damaging your plant. It’s certainly a fantastic natural way to get your roses started. If you want to know more about wonderful worms, then check out Kim’s article in the latest edition of the Garden Guru newspaper available now from your local Mitre 10 or other good garden centres.
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