Tag: Vermicompost

Transforming Banana Biomass into Nutrient-Rich Vermifertilizer

September 17, 2026

Maintaining 2-3 suckers on your banana stool or mat ensures succession, reduces competition, improves yield and promotes field sanitation. It is a common cultural practice to cut-and-drop pruned leaves, suckers, and old stems in the field. Burning of biomass is also encouraged to reduce pest and disease infestations. The nutrients trapped in this unwanted biomass … More Banana suckers as worm food!

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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 Availability Locally

October 19, 2021

Compost is a superior organic soil amendment that can be used for culturing nurseries, improving moisture management, 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 aligning with similar interests to design and create a model … More Increasing Compost Availability 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