{"product_id":"plagron-mega-worm-organic-worm-castings","title":"Plagron Mega Worm Organic Worm Castings, 1L, 5L \u0026 25L","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlagron Mega Worm is pure, organic \u003cstrong\u003eworm castings\u003c\/strong\u003e: 100% castings from Dendrobaena worms, rich in humus and soil life, for bringing tired compost and garden beds back to life, in 1, 5 or 25 litre sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThink of the dark, crumbly, sweet-smelling soil you find under a log in the woods. Mix a few handfuls into your tomato pots or sprinkle it along the herb bed, and you’re giving plants that same living richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWorm castings that bring your soil to life\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMega Worm isn’t a quick fertiliser. It contains very little that plants absorb directly; instead it’s full of soil life, enzymes, mycorrhiza and trichoderma that slowly turn organic matter in your compost into food the roots can use. The result is a steady, gentle supply rather than a sudden rush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s CU-certified organic and made by worms doing what they do best, so it suits a natural, chemical-free way of growing. Children love the idea that worms made it, and it’s a lovely, hands-on way to talk about how healthy soil works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat worm castings help with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefreshing old compost in pots and window boxes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnriching compost for tomatoes, salads and herbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop dressing houseplants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproving vegetable beds and raised beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaking your own rich potting mix with coir or compost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLiving soil, made by worms\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100% worm castings.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pure castings from Dendrobaena veneta worms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCU-certified organic.\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for organic, chemical-free growing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull of soil life.\u003c\/strong\u003e Contains mycorrhiza and trichoderma that support strong roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow and steady.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich in humus and trace elements, released gradually by soil life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree sizes.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 1 litre bag for houseplants up to 25 litres for the veg patch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWorm castings: your questions answered\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do you use worm castings in potted plants?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMix them into your potting compost at about 10–20% by volume, which is Plagron’s guide of 100–200 litres per 1,000 litres of soil. For established pots, sprinkle a thin layer on top and water in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much worm castings for a garden bed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPlagron recommends 1 litre of Mega Worm per 3–5 square metres outdoors, worked lightly into the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre worm castings a fertiliser?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNot in the usual sense. They contain little directly absorbable feed, but the soil life inside converts organic matter into nutrients the plant can take up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy are there no worms in worm castings?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe worms have already done their job. 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