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.