Vegetables & Annual Flowers:

Line bottom & sides of plant holes & seed furrows with 1”-2”

of earthworm castings. Set seeds or plants in place & cover

with soil. Side dress during growing seasons at a rate of 1/2

cup per plant or 1 cup per linear foot of row once every 2

months.

 

 

Perennials

Work 1/2 cup into the soil above their root zone taking care

not to damage shallow roots. Apply in spring, early summer

& early fall.

 

 

Potted Plants & Seeds/Seed Flats-New

Potting mix-use 1 part earthworm castings to 3 parts soil.

 

 

Potted Plants, Window Boxes or Hanging Baskets-

Established.

Add 1-2 inches of earthworm castings to top of soil. Mix in

take care not to damage shallow roots– water– repeat every

2-3 months.

 

 

Roses, Trees, Shrubs & Berries

New or Freshly Transplanted

Mix 1 part earthworm castings to 3 parts soil. Surround

newly dug hole with mixture. Spread roots over a mound of

mix in the hole and cover.

 

 

Roses– Established

Mix 4 cups earthworm castings into soil 2-3” below surface

for each plant.

 

 

Lawns– New

Apply 10lbs per 100 sq. ft. Work lightly into the topsoil. Mix

in grass seed and water well.

 

 

Lawns– Established

Distribute as top dress– 10lbs per 100 sq. ft.

 

 

Casting Tea

Soak 1 part casting in 3 parts water for 12-24 hours. Stir

well & water as usual. Casting tea is excellent for fruiting,

flowering or difficult to access potted plants.