Property News · February 9, 2019

Worm composting: a beginner's guide | Alys Fowler


A wormery can provide nutrients for your plants throughout the growing seasonI took my love to a fishing tackle shop to buy a squirm of worms. We went home, dumped them ceremoniously into a bin and she declared it a dream date. I felt blessed, in no minor part because, now she has a worm bin, composting can ensue in earnest at her place.Worm bins come into their own in limited spaces (balconies and courtyards, say), because they are contained and efficient even on a reduced scale. Small bins don’t produce a huge amount of worm compost, but you don’t need a great deal because it is so concentrated in nutrients and minerals. Just one tablespoon provides enough nutrients for a plant to grow through the season, and it is the only fresh manure that can be used directly and won’t scorch plants. Continue reading…

Source : theguardian.com
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