Description

Vermicomposting, or worm composting, turns kitchen scraps and other green waste into a rich, dark soil that smells like earth and feels like magic. Made of almost pure worm castings, it’s a sort of super compost. Not only is it rich in nutrients but it’s also loaded with the microorganisms that create and maintain healthy soil. Clemson University Extension lists the following benefits of vermicompost in their article on worm composting:

• provides nutrients to the soil
• increases the soil’s ability to hold nutrients in a plant-available form
• improves the soil structure’
• improves the aeration and internal drainage of heavy clay soils
• increases the water holding ability of sandy soils
• provides numerous beneficial bacteria