Worm Tea Fertiliser
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£9.80
"Worm tea", also known as "vermicompost tea", is a nutrient-rich liquid extract brewed from worm castings (vermicompost). It's a popular natural fertiliser and soil amendment that offers a multitude of benefits for plants and soil health. 500ml bottle (1 dose in a 5 litre watering can).
What is it?
- It's a water-based solution created by steeping worm castings, which are the end product of earthworms breaking down organic matter.
- This process extracts millions of beneficial microorganisms, nutrients, and plant growth-promoting substances from the castings and infuses it into the water.
Benefits:
- Rich in nutrients: Worm tea contains essential plant nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and micronutrients, making it a wonderfully natural fertiliser.
- Boosts microbial activity: It's teeming with beneficial bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms that enhance soil health, improve nutrient cycling, and suppress plant diseases.
- Enhances plant growth: The tea can stimulate root development, increase plant vigor, and improve overall plant health. It can even promote healthy germination for seeds when used to saturate seed trays before planting.
- Helps improve soil structure: The microorganisms in worm tea help improve soil aeration and water retention.
- Natural pest and disease suppression: Some studies suggest that worm tea can help suppress certain plant diseases and pests due to its diverse microbial population.
- Gentle and safe: Being a natural product, it's generally safe for all plants and won't burn them like some synthetic fertilisers.
Usage:
Dilute 1:10 in water, and water as normal. Keep Soil or compost moist, and repeat every 2-3 weeks in the growing season and before dormancy in the winter.
Safety:
- DO NOT DRINK
- Keep out of reach of children and vulnerable adults
- Wear gloves when handling