worm castings

[michael1846]

Can i fertilize my plants in my viv with worm castings. They seem all natural and dont have anything chemicaly in them. I even raise my own worms so this would be great if i could have another use for their castings! ~michael

[Samalander]

I use castings mixed 50/50 with coco fibre as the substrate in my vivs. The plants and frogs all seem to love it!

[Tongue Flicker]

They are called vermicasts where i'm at and they're safe as they are organic. Lining the top with dead leaves adds to a more natural feel.

I have them mixed with sifted coco fiber and sand and my reptiles love it

[michael1846]

Thank you! Do you guys grow your worms for plants(their poo) or for frogs (their body). i I grow them for plants. Thanks you all are very helpful! ~michael

[Samalander]

The castings I use are store bought and I initially got them for the plants. These castings contained some leftover worms/eggs and now I have a small worm colony living in my viv. The worms do a great job of aerating the substrate and eating up dead plant leaves! I also like to think they provide my pacman frog with a bit of company when he's buried deep down in the substrate.

[michael1846]

The castings I use are store bought and I initially got them for the plants. These castings contained some leftover worms/eggs and now I have a small worm colony living in my viv. The worms do a great job of aerating the substrate and eating up dead plant leaves! I also like to think they provide my pacman frog with a bit of company when he's buried deep down in the substrate.

Or a bit of food. (lol) If you take some out its not difficult to make a DIY worm farm, and its a great way to get rid of veggy scraps. ~michael