Six ways to put it to work.
These are the common ways gardeners use worm castings. Each guide walks through the steps and cites where the advice comes from.
Top-dress
Spread a layer on the soil surface around plants in pots, beds and borders, then water it in.
Guide coming soonMix into potting soil
Blend castings into container mix when you pot up or repot.
Guide coming soonSeeds & transplants
Where castings fit when you start seeds indoors and set transplants out.
Guide coming soonBrew a tea
Steep castings in water, strain, and use it promptly. Read the food-safety notes first.
Guide coming soonRaised beds
Mixing castings in when you fill or refresh a bed.
Guide coming soonLawns
Top-dressing turf, when to do it and how to spread it.
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A few ground rules.
- Keep an opened bag closed between uses. The storage guide has more.
- Wash your hands after gardening, like you would with any soil.
- Growing food? Read the food-safety notes in the tea guide before using anything on edible parts of plants.
- Our guides describe general gardening practice. Nutrient numbers will go on the spec sheet when a new lab analysis is complete.