Don't Overspend on Worm Castings! Here's How Much to Buy & Apply

[@auswormfirm]

We encourage customers to use a handful of castings under the root ball of their plants when transplanting. The goal is to get microbiology in the soil around the root zone.

[@UrbanWormCompany]

I love it!

[@racebiketuner]

I do that quite a lot. For larger plants, I use a lot more than a handful - up to three quarts if the native soil is in bad shape. For plants that require fast drainage, I amend the castings with organic rice hulls/propagation grade pumice as required. If I need to adjust PH, I prefer to do that with coir or peat rather than lime or elemental sulfur.

[@PorchGardeningWithPassion]

I will keep that in mind when I transfer my seedlings to my containers.

[@tomdyer5591]

I add Mycorrhiza to the roots when transplanting. It should be ok to add worm castings right under the plant when doing so, or should I lightly mix it into soil right under root ball?

[@racebiketuner]

Great info! I'm a fifth-year student of soil science and have done a few small scale soil remediation programs. I agree with your recommendations 100%. For avocado trees, I recommend mixing worm castings with organic rice hulls to improve drainage. The ratio depends on density of the castings, but 10% is a good place to start. Depending on the texture of the native soil, propagation grade (very fine) pumice may be a better choice. This grade of pumice is expensive, so I usually mix 60% pumice/40% organic rice hulls. I recommend mulching with shredded fall leaves 4-5 inches thick- from any type of healthy tree except black walnut or eucalyptus.

[@UrbanWormCompany]

Thanks for the input on this! :)

[@ofrecentvintage]

Very helpful to know the ratios that are effective vs overkill/yield diminishing returns. Thanks so much!

[@stevenrockwell7929]

When transplanting my plants, I dig deeper than I need to. Thin fell the bottom up with castings mixed in leaf compost.

[@UrbanWormCompany]

I like it!

[@Vermicompost]

Very impressive public math!! I've always wondered what is the ideal amount to top and side dress my plants. Fantastic video Steve!!🪱🪱🪱

[@UrbanWormCompany]

Thanks VLD!

[@clivesconundrumgarden]

Did someone say "math?" 😁🤜🤛

[@crazysquirrel9425]

At $12/pound, it is cost prohibitive. Best is to mix in a cup exactly where your plant is going to be planted. I have yet to have a tomato plant with a 24 inch root depth.... Lucky to get 1/2 that, and in very good soil too.

[@guy-tn2ud]

I did not know Vin Diesel was so knowledgeable about worm castings.

[@guy-tn2ud]

Oh, and on a serious note... Nice video, lots of good tips and advice. I plan on using worm castings mixed with some potting mix and put that into the bottom of my seed holes, and cover with my soil (I heard something ,like that on another video.).

[@UrbanWormCompany]

Hey thanks man! I hope the casrtings work out well for you!

[@PorchGardeningWithPassion]

Excellent information. Thank you! 👊🏻🌻👊🏻

[@blank-men]

They have Fantastic Customer Support Ty Steve . Great Work

[@UrbanWormCompany]

Thank you!!

[@Darthmaull0101]

I'm kinda new to gardening so I don't have any beds going yet but I have some 5 gallon pots. What is the math or the correct amount to top dress a pot?

[@UrbanWormCompany]

Off the top of my mind, I'd probably do 1-2 cups to top dress a 5-gallon pot.

[@BlueMountainWormsInc.]

I bought some worm castings from you and there great. Very good info from a new guy!

[@UrbanWormCompany]

Thank you x 2!

[@dianneanderson731]

Thank you for the info

[@joshuacampos328]

That’s it gang lol 😂 great video good info 👌🏽

[@HoosierQuail]

Didn’t Capt Matt use 100% castings for his garden though? With no negative effects?

[@erikmiddleton179]

No he uses regular soil just pure casting for his fertilizer nothing else with great results

[@UrbanWormCompany]

This would be a VERY expensive garden as well!

[@LC-px9pb]

Vin diesel owns the urban worm bag?

[@UrbanWormCompany]

Ha! Hey if Vin wants to buy me out, I'm all ears! LOL

[@Josef_R]

So what you're saying is the price of worm castings is prohibitive.

[@KBorham]

What he is NOT saying is, it’s cost conducive to make your own worm castings

[@Josef_R]

@@KBorham Right, because this was a commercial for worm sales.

[@UrbanWormCompany]

I don't get it, Josef. Some people don't want to make their own castings. Regardless, people should still know the rules of thumb to use when applying them to their garden or plants. Using too much is expensive and doesn't give you the best results.

[@Josef_R]

@@UrbanWormCompany I agree and I would have taken that point away if I hadn't been left with a nasty infomercial taste in my mouth.

[@UrbanWormCompany]

Sorry Josef, My business is centered around giving people free information with the thought that a small percentage of them might buy something if they need it. I spend time answering questions from people who will never buy anything from me because it's the right thing to do if I am able. I also save people lots of money who would otherwise buy worms to toss in their raised beds because they think it will aerate their rocky soil. My content opens the door to a sale. I make no apologies for this. Full stop.

[@chriseverest4380]

Too much math(s) - it was boring and confusing at school AND IT STILL IS! Sorry sir.

[@blank-men]

Great Video i just bought a 25$ bag Great Price will rate product when it comes

[@UrbanWormCompany]

Awesome. Thanks!