How To Use Worm Castings

**Approximately Four Cups per Pound**

Vegetables and Annual Flowers - Line bottom and sides of plant holes and seed furrows with 1"-2" of earthworm castings. Set seeds or plants in place and cover with soil. Side dress during growing seasons at a rate of 1/2 cup per plant or 1 cup per linear foot of row once every 2 months.

Perennials - Work 1/2 cup into the soil above their root zone taking care not to damage shallow roots. Apply in spring, early summer and early fall.

Potted Plants and Seeds/Seed Flats-New - Potting mix - Use 1 part earthworm castings to 3 parts soil.

Potted Plants, Window Boxes or Hanging Baskets - Established - Add 1-2 inches of Earthworm castings to top of soil. Mix in taking care not to damage shallow roots - water - repeat every 2-3 months.

Roses, Trees, Shrubs and Berries - New or freshly transplanted - Mix 1 part earthworm castings to 3 parts soil. Surround newly dug hole with mixture. Spread roots over a mound of the mix in the hole and cover.

Roses - Established - Mix 4 cups of earthworm castings into soil 2-3 inches below the surface for each plant.

Casting Tea - Soak 1 part castings to 3 parts water for 12-24 hours. Stir well and water as usual. Casting tea is excellent for fruiting, flowering or difficult to access potted plants.

Lawns - Approximately 10lbs per 100sq. ft.

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