I have been thinking about adding worm castings to the grow. What is the potential for having insects infect the tent from the castings? Are there ever any insects, or eggs in the castings? I was thinking of sterilizing the castings in an oven before use. Would doing so negate part of what the castings are all about, or will it not affect them?
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Yummm! Cooked worm crap, a delicious, flavorful and fragrant addition to your grow.Current Grow: 1 GG4, 2 Hot Cakes, 1 Sweet Gelato Autos
3 gallon cloth pots
30"x30"x60" tent
Spider Farmer SE3000
Coco Pearlite mix
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Worm castings actually keep your soil relatively pest free. It helps repel white flies, aphids, spider mites, fungus gnats, and other pests that feed on the juices of your plants. Worm castings contain an enzyme called chitinase, an enzyme that can break down the exo-skeletons of many harmful insects. I have two very simple worm bins. One I use nitrogen rich compost materials in and the other, P&K rich materials, like banana and avocado. Soil rich in castings will have some bugs but they tend to be beneficial composters.Comment
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I'm giving you a rare 'Like' crucialbunny . Damn fine information. How about tea?
OldManGrower It's okay to make fun of Ckbrew .C'mon, mule!
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Thanks crucialbunny for the information. I didn't want to create a problem while trying to improve on what I am doing. I'm bug free and want to stay that way.Don't worry, be happy, grow sticky buds.Comment
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Worm castings due to arrive today. I will take the plunge...Don't worry, be happy, grow sticky buds.Comment
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How about castings on coco?C'mon, mule!
Coco/perlite
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