- Boosts Soil’s Microbial Activity
Worm casting tea is full of healthy microbes, which creates an even more ecologically diverse soil system that plants thrive in. Castings in general contain more calcium, nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium that soil on its own. - Helps Plants Ward Off Infection and Pests
The healthy microbes help flush out harmful bacteria and diseases, allowing plants to flourish with a boosted immune system.
A healthy and immune plant produces hormones that taste bad to pests and insects. In addition, worm compost tea sprayed directly on leaves helps form a waxy layer on plant skin.
This protective layer shields the plant from insects and harmful microbes.
- Feeds Established Soil Microbes
Nutrients in worm casting tea feed already healthy soil bacteria, therefore multiplying its fertilizing powers. - Prevents Root Burn
Chemical fertilizers may cause root burn when applied in excess. Worm castings tea is derived from nature’s preferred fertilizer (worm poop), and is a ready-to-use form of fertilizer that plant’s prefer. - Enhances Seed Germination
Studies have shown that seedlings watered with a diluted worm cast tea solution germinate faster and produce stronger plants.
These stronger plants often withstand elements that plants treated with other fertilizers can’t, like frosts, colder temps, and harmful diseases.
- Increases Plant Growth
Worm castings and tea can naturally increase crop production by about 25% in both short and long term growing periods, without harming Earth’s ecosystem per a study published on Nature.com.
Important studies using earthworms, castings, and their tea are currently underway as a means to feed Earth’s growing population without damaging the environment.
- Speeds Up Flower and Fruit Production
Healthy soil plus stronger plants yield fruit and flowers faster. When you compare humans and plants, we’re not so different.
When our immune systems are healthy, we’re more productive at work and can accomplish more in a smaller amount of time. On the other hand, when we’re feeling weak or sick, a normal task takes much longer to complete.
To summarize it up, your garden and plants definitely benefit from the many all-natural fertilizing powers of worm castings tea. Now let’s talk about how to make this powerful plant juice.
