This is a project with a Food manufacturer's troublesome waste -creating vermicompost with higher than usual NPK values alongside the incredible microbiology Worth noting the definition of what this is -'pure worm castings ' a claim made by many companies -you can see how fine this product is -it has to be to that fine to have been 'passed through ' a worm -the lighter colour 'flecks ' are the tiny particles of compsted bark that falls through the 2mm sieve 95% ( ish) of this product is pure vermicompost We see many companies selling the substrate the worms have been housed in as 'pure worm castings ' -if you see particle sizes above this -they're not ! #worm #wormcast #wormcastings #vermicompost #peatfree #fertiliser #fertilizer #soilamendment #compost #soilhealth
It's looks amazing! Love the fact you've got wood bark in the mix.
If one buys vermicastings it’s wise to check for the actual casting like you describe. I think it’s okay for growers who produce their own castings, not sift them out that finely. Another aspect of buying good quality vermicastings is the moisture content and air flow. I’ve seen lots of “small batch” castings that arrive almost dry. Microbes need water to thrive 😅
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2moI’m curious what you see as the difference between worm casting and the frass from black soldier fly larvae? I worry we are about to see frass being marketed as a superior product simply because the BSFL munch through food waste faster.