{"product_id":"worm-castings","title":"Worm Castings","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDescription\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTransform your garden with Green Houston's 100% organic worm castings, nature’s finest plant food! Crafted from a trademark proprietary blend, our castings are produced through the unique digestive system of Red Wiggler earthworms, creating a nutrient-rich, microbe-packed fertilizer. Loaded with essential minerals like nitrates, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, and calcium, our castings supercharge plant growth while nurturing a thriving soil microbiome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePerfect for delicate plants, seedlings, and cuttings, our worm castings promote faster germination, stronger growth, and natural disease resistance with beneficial enzymes and plant growth hormones like auxins and cytokinins. Unlike chemical fertilizers, they’re safe, won’t burn plants, and act as a natural pesticide. Plus, their super-absorbent structure enhances soil aeration and retains moisture, potentially saving up to 50% on water use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBoost your garden’s yield by up to 25%, free of heavy metals and chemicals, with this eco-friendly alternative. Use our castings to brew fresh worm tea for an extra nutrient kick. Grow stronger, healthier plants with Green Houston’s worm castings, your soil’s best friend!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOdourless\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent soil conditioner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproves microbial life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-toxic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWill not lead to nutrient burn of plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean and easy to use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeutral pH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from Red Wiggler earthworm castings\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOrganic Amendment:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnrich your soil mix with one-third (⅓) \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWorm Castings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGermination of Seedlings: \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnhance your standard seedling mix with 10% Worm Castings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop Dressing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e30L of growing medium: \u003c\/strong\u003e Apply 1 cup approx. every 3 weeks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther recommended products to top dress \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.greenhouston.co.za\/products\/tag\/Top%20dress\" title=\"Top Dressing\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollow with a normal watering.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlways use dechlorinated water for organics.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOrganic Beds: \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApply 1kg per square meter every 2 to 3 months per m².\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSeedlings and Bulbs: \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMake a hole in the ground, place 3 heaped tablespoon (40-50ml) \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWorm Castings in the hole and plant seedling or bulb directly into it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRoses, Shrubs and Fruit Trees:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScatter approximately 500g around the stem once per growing season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePlanting Trees: \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMake a suitable hole, mix 1kg to 2kg \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWorm Castings (depending on size of hole) with two-thirds of soil dug from the hole. Feed as above.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWorm Tea Recipe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"wp-block-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25L bucket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2L worm castings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMolasses syrup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAquarium \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/air-pump\" title=\"Air Pump\"\u003eair pump\u003c\/a\u003e plus \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca title=\"Air Stone\" href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/air-stone\"\u003eair stone\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/airline-silicone-tubing\" title=\"Silicone Tubing\"\u003etubing\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirections:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Fill your bucket with 20L of water (RO or Distilled)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Add 2L of pure worm castings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. Add 25 ml of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/100-molasses\" title=\"Black Strap Molasses\"\u003emolasses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. Add air stone to bucket and let \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eair pump run for 24 hours\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. Switch off the air pump and remove the air stone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6. Use tea within 24 hours once you have finished the above process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1L of Worm Castings (approx. 0.63kg)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor placement of large orders contact us at: office@greenhouston.co.za \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Green Houston","offers":[{"title":"16L","offer_id":47741066871027,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0344\/9087\/6044\/products\/worm-castings-watermark_97befdd2-54ce-40bf-aa75-f72e57de095c.png?v=1604259947","url":"https:\/\/greenwares.myshopify.com\/products\/worm-castings","provider":"Green Houston","version":"1.0","type":"link"}