If you’re new to using worm castings, you are not alone. We are so thankful you are choosing to add castings to your soil! You won’t be disappointed and you now officially have a green thumb because the castings will do all the heavy lifting for you!
The basic rule of thumb is using the castings as a 10:1 ratio in your soil. Whether your plants are indoors or out, you can always side-dress with castings by using 2-3 tablespoons of the castings around the base of your plant. Use the castings in addition to your soil. Use your fingers or a hand cultivator to spread the black gold into the surface of the soil. Try not to go too deep or you can disturb the roots of your plants. Then water and step away! It’s that easy! You can never use too much castings and it won’t ever burn your plants like some manures or chemical fertilizers; however, using too much is just not necessary. If you want to add more to continue to help nurse plants back to good health, use castings around every 2 weeks until you see the results you are desiring.
Congratulations! You just amended your soil! By adding worm castings you will improve your soil’s health by adding nutrients, minerals, microbes, and natural fertilization to your soil and plant roots. You helped to aerate the ground, improved drainage and increased the water retention. You’re on your way to reaping the rewards of a bountiful harvest!