EARTHWORMS, WHY DO WE NEED THEM?

One must read this article to get the full knowledge of why our plants and ultimately our bodies need the earthworm: click here to read

AMAZING REDWORMS:
This information is provided by Todd Spratt, Vermitech Specialist

Referred to as intestines of the earth, earthworms are one of the best soil builders on the planet. Earthworms consume one half to a total of their body weight in organic matter every 24 hours. Earthworms eat organic matter such as table scraps, yard and garden waste, wheatgrass mats, leaves, grasses and manure. In its place, earthworms deposit a water-soluble, ready to use casting 5 to 11 times richer in nitrogen, phosphates, calcium and magnesium than the organic matter they consumed. The earthworms powerful gizzard grinds the matter while the intestinal tract secretes chemicals which release the major as well as micro plant nutrients and then deposit them directly into the soil where plants can readily feed. Redworms will not harm live roots or foliage, they will however, consume anything organic that falls to the ground and convert it into a wonderful fertilizer.

Worm Castings are so rich in nutrients that only 20% needs to be added to a regular soil mix.