Is Worm Compost Good For Plants?
Composting in general is well known for being a great way to give your garden a nutrient boost. However, there is a very special way of composting by using worms that is called vermicomposting. Vermicomposting can be done inside and outside your home, and is a great way to reduce waste, while also making your garden flourish. Simply give good, organic kitchen scraps to your worm buddies, and they will eat and turn them into “black gold” that you can use as the perfect compost. You might wonder if worm droppings can really be good for your plants, but there are many benefits! Keep reading to find out the answer to the question, “Is worm compost good for plants?”
It’s Organic
Commercial fertilizers and plant foods can be filled with extra chemicals and laced with pesticides as well. These products are not safe to use if you are trying to grow an organic home garden for yourself. Vermicomposting is 100% organic, and perfect for any garden, but especially supplemental veggie or herb gardens!
It’s Good For The Soil
The strongest and best plants come from the healthiest soil. Worm compost is extremely versatile and can balance almost any soil type to prepare it for a beautifully productive garden. You can even use vermicompost as a “tea” to water your plants. Simply soak some of the worm compost in clean, untreated water in a large piece of fabric (like a homemade tea bag) and use the resulting water in your garden! This is a great way to give overly dry soil some help and introduce lots of vitamins and minerals.
It Boosts Yield
It has been discovered that worm compost can help veggies to grow stronger, bigger, and better tasting! The fertilizer made from vermicomposting is the most high-quality fertilizer you can give to your plants. Whether you’re wanting some extra beefy tomatoes or lush flower beds, worm compost can do the job.
It Can Keep Your Plants Healthier
Plants that are grown in gardens using worm compost have been found to not be as susceptible to diseases. Since the vermicompost saturates the soil--and the plants themselves--with nutrients, they are hardier. In a way, worm compost gives your garden an immunity boost!
It Brings More Worms
Worm compost makes soil so healthy, that fungus and other harmful bacteria won’t be able to grow. This means that it creates a perfect environment for wild worms to come to make their home in your garden! The more worms in your garden, the more castings they will make. This keeps your soil and plants healthy, strong, and extra productive. Worms on worms on worms!
As you can see, vermicomposting is a fantastic way to keep any garden thriving! The benefits to your plants will be amazing, and you’ll definitely notice. Some bonus benefits to worm compost are: it doesn’t stink like regular composting, it reduces waste in your home, and it can be a great project to do with kids. Let me know in the comments if you have any questions, or if you’ve already noticed how worm composting has been good for your plants! If you’re curious about what kind of worm bin to get, I have and love this Hot Frog Living Composter from Uncle Jim’s Worm Farm. <3
Have you read my other posts on this topic? Check them out here: How To Keep Your Worm Bin From Stinking and How To Manage Fruit Flies In Your Worm Bin.
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