Benefits of Vermicompost as a Soil Enhancement
Vermicompost contains plant growth regulators. These naturally occurring growth regulators that Vermicompost contains stimulate cell growth, which increases the uptake of nutrients in to the plant through the roots. These growth hormones also act as a anti aging compund since their cells do not age as quickly.
Vermicompost also contains the enzyme chitinase which dissolves chitin, this is what gives insects the strength in their exoskeletons. It also transforms nitrogen in the soil, and converts nitrogen in the air into usable forms for plants of all kinds.
Vermicompost is the perfect soil amendment. It not only nourishes plants in ways that chemical fertilizers cannot, but enriches the structure as well. Vermicompost naturally aerates the soil as well as giving it structural properties that retain water.
There have been numerous studies done comparing Vermicompost and chemical fertilizers. Vermicompost has always come out on top for producing healthier and more productive plants. Chemical fertilizers not only fall short of Vermicompost in producing superior plants but it also actually kills off the soil. The residue left over from using chemical fertilizers kills all the naturally occurring microbes and flora that are beneficial to our soil.
Soil enhanced with Vermicompost
- Improved water retention
- Slow release of nutrients
- Contains plant growth hormones, naturally!
- Vermicompost has a neutral pH, it won't burn plants
- Reduces the irrigation demands
- Won't draw nitrogen out of soil
- Reduces soil density, improves drainage
- Builds texture and tilth
- Vermicompost has a very wide array of nutrients
Vermicomposting with Red Worms is one of the single most beneficial activities you can possibly do for your soil. Not only will your garden vegetables see benefit, but also berries, flowers, trees and even indoor plants realize their full potential when grown in a Vermicompost enhanced soil.
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