Tag: Vermicompost

Bring your veggie scraps! We’ll get you started.

February 23, 2022

Feeding earthworms remains a challenge for many vermicomposting enthusiasts. The ability of earthworms to readily convert organic matter into vermi-fertilizer is heavily dependent on how these materials are prepared prior to feeding. Some organic materials in their fresh state may be slightly toxic or irritate earthworms and cause suppression in earthworm activity, whereas other organic … More Bring your veggie scraps! We’ll get you started.

Increasing Compost Production Locally

October 19, 2021

Compost is a superior organic soil amendment that can be used for culturing nurseries, improving drainage, and reducing soil compaction. It supports soil biota and supplements crops’ nutrient demand. Compost availability, however, remains a challenge, particularly for organic farming. To address this challenge, we have partnered with the University of the West Indies Field Station … More Increasing Compost Production Locally

Worm castings affect cucumber growth rate

July 15, 2021

A 14-day interval is ideal for applying worm castings to most vegetables. The application rate will vary based on the age of your transplant. For seedlings, 2-4 tbsp per plant is ideal to establish your garden, whereas for more established transplants, such as those sold in 6 oz containers, apply 4-6 tbsp per plant. Each … More Worm castings affect cucumber growth rate

timing is important

May 6, 2021

To enjoy the real benefits of vermicompost in your garden, it’s important to understand how it works and how best to use it. The release of nutrients from compost is a gradual process. The balance between nutrient absorption and availability in the rhizosphere is strongly influenced by plants and other organisms which form part of … More timing is important