Comments on: Winter Worm Composting Wrap-Up 2009

By: Lee in Iowa

Lee in Iowa — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 21:45:57 +0000

Sara and Sherry, Last spring I didn’t have much vermicompost (was just starting out), and I added some to the tops of my seedling containers. The plant roots went crazy, running across the surface to grab the vermicompost, instead of my Miracle Gro seed starter mix! Last week, I transplanted my dormant fig into a mix of 2/3 vermicompost and 1/3 various potting soil I had sitting around–and the very next morning, that fig had opened a new bud. (I was afraid it was dead.)

I’d say, use as much vermicompost as you can, around your seedlings when you set them out.

By: Lee in Iowa

Lee in Iowa — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 21:42:51 +0000

Our local “Mars Cafe” puts out bags of its coffee grounds and filters for composters, so of course I’ve been grabbing lots. And guess what? Coffee heats up INDOOR bins too! I had to quickly add calmer materials and disperse the coffee grounds more, to keep from cooking my babies.

By: SoapBoxTech

SoapBoxTech — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:28:24 +0000

I am aiming to give this a try in NW Alberta this winter. Luckily I have access to all the manure, straw and hay of various ages to work with. Ill dig down a foot or two as well and hope that combined with biology works to keep the system active right through our -40+ C temps.

By: Sherry

Sherry — Tue, 19 May 2009 00:25:58 +0000

Hi Sara,
I don’t want to jump in on Bentley, and I’m sure he’ll give his opinion, when he sees your question!
Everything I’ve read is 20% castings to soil. A lot of people put some castings in the hole then plant your veggies and flowerbeds. I use my castings mainly for top-dressing my houseplants. My excess go to my parents for their flowerbeds.

By: Sara

Sara — Mon, 18 May 2009 07:31:46 +0000

hi Bentley , when it comes to fertelizer , the NPK value is the key factor to consider. Does vermicompost have the NPK value ? What is the recommended dosage of using vermicompost to small to large scale plant pots ?