Worm Castings / Earthworm Castings / Vermicast / Vermiculture / Worm Fertilizer / Organic FertilizerThese are genuine Wiggle Worm Castings, sold in the genuine Wiggle Worm bag (as pictured) and shipped in a Wiggle Worm box. Make sure you are getting what you pay for - beware of listings that use the Wiggle Worm name but ship out in a generic ziploc bag.Why the excitement over WORM CASTINGS? Research shows that compared to the soil itself, worm castings are higher in bacteria and organic matter, total and nitrate nitrogen, exchangeable calcium and magnesium, available phosphorus and potassium, pH and percentage base saturation and cation exchange capacity. In other words,worm castingsare a sterile, odorless means to condition your soil and an organic and natural way to provide your plants with the nutrients they need, when they need them. Scientists have shown that worm castings work extremely well in promoting lush plant growth.These earthworm castings are manufactured by our neighbors at Unco Industries. We use them in our own gardens and have seen firsthand the difference a high quality, well-composted soil additive can make. Plants are healthier, they produce more, and they seem to "glow".A little bit does a lot. We add a soup can of castings with each plant that we pot, and that is likely more than we really need to use.Are you already using an organic fertilizer? Bat guano, fish, seaweed, etc? Excellent! Try adding several different types of organics, your plants will thank you!The Soil Builder Earthworm Castings are:

• Excellent for indoor or outdoor plants; houseplants, vegetables, flowers, and more!
• Naturally Organic & Odor Free. OMRI listed. No perfumes or scents added or chemically removed.
• Will not Burn. At any concentration, even the most delicate seed or bedding plant is safe. This means no fear or problems caused by over-use or misuse.
• Improved soil structure & aeration. Castings consist of thousands of durable cylindrically shaped pellets that resist packing & keep soil loose. This allows oxygen to permeate and remain in the root zone where it is vitally needed. The drainage is also improved by this non-packed environment.
• Significant Microbial and Bacterial Activity. These free living nitrogen fixing bacteria promote healthy "living" soil that provide an optimum growth environment.
• Plant Growth Hormones: Castings contain "Auxins and Cytokinins", which are growth hormones for bigger and more fibrous plant roots. Roots can easily grow fast, full and fibrous.
• High Availability of nutrients. The trace elements combined with its structure and high microbial activity allow it to outperform what is expected of a low analysis NPK fertilizer.
• An excellent source to make worm compost tea!

Earthworm castings contain rich proportions of water soluble nutrients. This is a primary reason for being able to provide incredible results. Wiggle Worm Soil Builder™ allows plants to quickly and easily absorb all essential nutrients and trace elements. This is possible because the earthworm grinds and uniformly mixes the nutrients and trace elements in simple forms, so plants need only minimal effort to obtain them. This is not the case with most other natural fertilizers. Though they may have many nutrients and/or higher analyses, the ability of plants to optimally use them is limited because they are not broken down to the degree in which the earthworm is able to provide them.

Why Non-Chemical Fertilizers are Superior
Chemical fertilizers usually provide only available synthetic nutrients, much of which are quickly lost into the soil with watering, as a plants' root system can only absorb so much. Chemical fertilizers are most often detrimental to soil microbiology, by-passing and often destroying much of its beneficial microbial and bacterial activity. At the same time, many of these synthetic nutrients are absorbed into your plants and food. Chemical fertilizers and pesticides used in both farms and gardens have become our country's leading cause of water pollution.PURE earthworm castings are surely Mother Nature's best kept growing secret. The miracles of the earthworm are easily seen in the beautiful growth and yields of your plants.Seeing is believing!! Try some today and join the fast growing ranks of Wiggle Worm Soil Builder™ believers. You'll be very happy you did!!!Why Wiggle Worm is the Best
Unco, manufacturer of Wiggle Worm, is the leader in earth-worm and casting production in the country today. The system that they use is a result of many years of research and experimentation. There are major differences in the way they approach production versus many others in the industry.Unco has developed a system that applies strong manufacturing principles to ensure both quality and consistency. The bedding and feed supplies have remained the same for over a decade. Due to their production techniques and harvesting methods, they can provide PURE earthworm castings with no impurities such as undigested bedding materials, stones, straw, and worm eggs. Their multi-screening process eliminates eggs without the need for heat or other sterilization processes, which can kill beneficial bacteria and microbes.Earthworm castings can provide performance above and beyond that of conventional fertilization methods for all plants. At the same time, it is completely safe to all plants, animals and people in any concentration.About Weights & Volumes
Some soil amendments are sold by the pound and others are sold by volume (i.e. cubic feet or quarts). This can make it tricky to know what you are getting.Moisture levels, compaction, and other variables can vary, which affects the density of the product. This makes it difficult to convert between weight and volume as two different bags of product with the same volume could have slightly different weights or vice-versa.We sell by weight so that it is easy to validate that you are getting what you pay for. However if you need to estimate volume to figure out what you need, one 15-pound bag contains roughly one-half (0.5) cubic foot of castings.DirectionsVegetables and Annual Flowers - Line bottom and sides of plant holes and seed furrows with 1"-2" of earthworm castings. Set seeds or plants in place and cover with soil. Side dress during growing seasons at a rate of 1/2 cup per plant or 1 cup per linear foot of row once every 2 months.Perennials - Work 1/2 cup Earthworm castings into the soil above their root zone taking care not to damage shallow roots. Apply in spring, early summer and early fall.Potted Plants and Seeds/Seed Flats-New - Potting mix-use 1 part Earthworm castings to 3 parts soil.Potted Plants, Window Boxes or Hanging Baskets- Established - Add 1-2 inches of Earthworm castings to top of soil. Mix in taking care not to damage shallow roots - water - repeat every 2-3 months.Roses, Trees, Shrubs and Berries - New or freshly transplanted - Mix 1 part Earthworm castings to 3 parts soil. Surround newly dug hole with mixture. Spread roots over a mound of the mix in the hole and cover.Roses - Established - Mix 4 cups of earthworm castings into soil 2-3 inches below the surface for each plant.Lawns - New - Apply 10 lbs. per 100 sq. ft. Work lightly into the topsoil. Mix in grass seed and water well.Lawns - Established - Distribute as top dress 10 lbs. per 100 sq. ft.Casting Tea - Soak 1 part castings in 3 parts water for 12-24 hours. Stir well and water as usual. Casting tea is excellent for fruiting, flowering or difficult to access potted plants.Compost Piles - Spread a thin layer of earthworm castings between each new layer of material to be composted.About Us
Check our feedback - we ship quickly & reliably!Great Lakes Bio Systems, Inc. is a Wisconsin-based manufacturer of natural products including enzymes, bacteria, and trace minerals. Since 1992, we've been helping people minimize the use of harmful chemicals and instead harness the power of Mother Nature using natural, eco-friendly technologies.We are always looking for innovative products that help our customers enjoy a more natural, sustainable, and chemical-free life. These earthworm castings are manufactured by our neighbors at Unco Industries. With 36 years of experience with vermiculture, they really know their stuff. Their facility is very impressive & they are truly professionals - these are the finest earthworm castings you will find - we are confident you will find them as valuable as we do.We keep product in-stock so we can ship quickly! All orders ship from Sturtevant, WI (just outside of Milwaukee). Shipping hours are Monday thru Friday 8AM-4PM CST; most orders received by 2PM will ship the same day that payment is received. This listing is valid for ship-to addresses in the lower 48 contiguous states only.Questions? Send us a message, we'll get back to you quickly. Thanks for looking & we hope to have the privilege to work with you soon!