Black Diamond Vermicompost
We are proudly registered Organic
Black Diamond VermiCompost is food for soil. The soil will feed your plant roots giving energy to the plant above ground. It is an active biological mixture of bacteria, enzymes and is rich in water-soluble plant nutrients. VermiCompost is pH neutral and contains minerals that are essential for plant growth, such as concentrated nitrates, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium and calcium... all in a form immediately available to the plant, without the risk of burning.
home gardeners
AVAILABLE IN STORES AND AT THE WORM FARM:
2 lbs - enough to power up to 48 small transplants! When transplanting, depending on the size of the plant, 2 Tbsp. is enough to get your plants started.
20 lbs - this size works well for large raised beds or in-ground gardens. It will cover a 100 sf area with a 1/4” and should be worked into the top 3” of soil.
bulk:
50 LB BAGS - APPROX 1.75 CU FT $80.00
BULK BAGS ARE AVAILABLE ONLY AT THE WORM FARM. WE CAN DELIVER OR YOU CAN PICK UP. IT IS ALSO AVAILABLE FOR PICK UP AT FARMERS MARKET. PLEASE CALL AND ORDER AS WE DON’T STOCK THIS SIZE AT THE MARKET. CURRENTLY WE ARE ONLY AT THE FARMERS MARKET ON SATURDAY IN TEMPLETON, 9-NOON.
OUR VERMICOMPOST IS ALIVE WITH SOIL MICROBIOLOGY. WE DO NOT STORE IT OUTSIDE OR LOAD IT LOOSE INTO TRUCKS. CALL FOR PRICING. BULK ORDERS SHOULD BE PLACED IN ADVANCE. PLEASE CALL 805.674.0194.
1 and 2 CY totes are also available. Please call for availability and pricing. We offer delivery depending on your location.
The worm farm and vermicomposting operations are on our ranch. Please call for an appointment to pick up. There are no Open and Closed Hours; we will try to accommodate your needs.
2 LB. BAG SHOWN ABOVE
what is Vermicompost?
High quality VermiCompost is an excellent soil amendment. It is often referred to as Nature's Original Fertilizer. By inoculating soil with active micro-organisms, plants and trees are provided with some of the essentials for a strong, productive life.
A partial list of micro-organisms
and what they do:
Bacteria
keep nutrients near root zones
improves water flow by binding soil particles together
compete with disease-causing microbes
filter and degrade pollutants as water flows through soil
give soil “earthy” smell
Protozoa
release nutrients
increase decomposition rates in organic matter
provide food for other soil food web members
feed on pathogens
Fungi
break down complex carbons
hold nutrients for later use
change soil structure by forming aggregates
Mycorrhizae fungi improve plant growth
some fungi types set traps for bad organisms and have them for lunch
other fungi decompose some pollutants and compete with plant pathogens
Beneficial Nematodes
regulate populations of other soil organisms
mineralize nutrients into plant available forms
consume disease-causing organisms
Benefits of vermicompost
Why is vermicompost so effective when used around plants? Jeff Lowenfels, author of Teaming With Microbes, has this to say: “For one thing they are the perfect environment for microorganisms that feed on the organic matter in the pellets, and, in turn, the worms digestive enzymes unlock or breakdown, chemical bonds that otherwise tie up nutrients and prevent them from being available for
plant roots to use."
Black Diamond VermiCompost provides further benefits, including, but not limited to:
Enables and empowers your plants natural immune system to ward off pest attacks and root destroying micro-organisms
The diversity of micro-organisms help maintain a balance in the soil food web
Plants show more vitality and vigor
Increased soil tilth and water holding capabilities
Ongoing use will help create a self-sustaining soil food web to reward you for years to come
Vineyard Cover Crop Flourishes Using Black Diamond Vermicompost Liquid Extract
New growth shows significant improvement with one application.
We Sell Worms!
We’re happy to help you set up a new bin or re-stock an existing one!
We sell worms too! But not on a massive scale. And we don’t ship. If you need worms for an existing worm bin or are starting a new one, please give me a call! You will receive worms directly from our system including their bedding. This means they don’t go through any adjustment period and what you see is what you get. $35.