Gardening and Organic Fertilizers
Introduction If you are seeking a more natural alternative to chemical fertilizers or you do not want to feed into unsustainable manure fertilizers, you may have come across organic fertilizers, such as insect frass and worm castings. So now you are at a crossroads, which should you choose for your plant, garden, or lawn? Continue …
If you have ever wondered what the three numbers on a fertilizer bag mean, you’re not alone. They refer to the NPK ratio, by weight, of the fertilizer in the bag. What does NPK Stand For?The NPK ratio is the amount of Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P), and Potassium (K). They always appear in that order …
What is Worm Tea? Is it brewing a few worms in a cup of hot water? Eww, nope! It is just the liquid form from vermicomposting. Some people misunderstand that the liquid mixture retrieved from the bottom of the worm casting bin is worm tea. But, this liquid is known as leachate. Worm tea or …
What are worm castings? Worm castings are basically worm poop. According to reports, the castings left behind act as organic fertilizers, and vermicast is one of the best fertilizers for plant growth. It is produced on a large scale using necessary worms on a large area and harvesting worm castings is known as vermicomposting. The …
What is Fertilizer? Fertilizers are substances that are added to the soil to increase the quality of soil by adding at least the minimal nutrients promoting plant growth. People are now well aware of the consequences of the use of chemical fertilizers and the harm that they can do to the environment and people. Thus, …
