Application of Worm Castings
Lawn
Apply castings once per year at 20 lbs. per 1000 square feet.
Annuals and Perennials
Put a small handful of castings into each hole as you plant. Four times a year, apply
castings at a rate of 10 lbs. / 1000 square feet -- OR -- once per year at 20 lbs. per
1000 square feet.
When preparing beds, mix 6 inches of compost into the soil, then mix in castings at the
rate of 20 pounds per 1000 square feet.
Garden
When germinating seed, place in bottom part of soil. At transplanting time, put a small
handful of castings into each hole as you plant. This is also true for bulbs, vegetables,
herbs.
Potted Plants
Mix a small amount of earthworm castings to your potting soil. Remember that castings
are very potent, so don't overdo it. No more than one-fifth of the ingredients should be
castings.
