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Worm Casting

18 years ago

Hi there everyone, just got a couple of questions that I need help with. First, what do I have to do to the castings in order to use them for plants? Do I mix them with any addatives or is it ready to go once it is harvested? Any filtering needed? Secound, same question for worm tea. And 3rd, how long are the casting and tea good for if I were to store them? Any help appreciated. Thanks.

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trancegemini_wa
18 years ago
you dont have to do anything, just dig them in around your plants. I dont harvest my castings, I just leave them in the worm bin until I need them so they are still moist and active with micro organisms when I use them.

hope that helps
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