{"product_id":"sybotanica-worm-castings","title":"Sybotanica Worm Castings, 3L","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor houseplants in old compost that has run out of goodness, so new leaves come in smaller and paler than the last. Worm castings are the gentlest way to bring a tired mix back: a natural, slow-acting fertiliser that also brings life back into the soil. Mix a handful into fresh potting soil, or scatter it over the top of a pot you'd rather not disturb. 3L resealable bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCastings are what earthworms leave behind once they've worked through organic matter: fine, dark and crumbly, with almost no smell. They release their nutrients slowly, through the microbes living in them, so there's no sudden rush of feed and no risk of scorching roots. They also help the soil hold water and keep a looser, more open structure. They're one of the main ingredients in many of Sybotanica's own soil blends. These come fresh and are still alive, so you may find a few worm eggs or the odd small worm in the bag. Both are harmless to your plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn a new mix:\u003c\/strong\u003e stir a handful or two through fresh potting soil before you repot, or blend it into our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sybotanica-base-soil-mix\"\u003eBase Soil Mix\u003c\/a\u003e when you're making your own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAs a top dressing:\u003c\/strong\u003e scrape away the top centimetre or so of old soil, add a thin layer of castings, and water it in. It's an easy spring refresh for plants that don't need repotting yet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse it fresh.\u003c\/strong\u003e Castings are at their best within about six months. Keep the bag closed, cool and out of the light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWorm castings (earthworm humus), a natural slow-release fertiliser and soil improver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNetherlands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 6.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrganic matter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 31%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLasts in the soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–4 months, depending on watering and what it's mixed with\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 litres, resealable bag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for organic growing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eListed by the maker as pet safe. Still, store it where pets can't get into the bag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sybotanica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54970153435469,"sku":"SYBA-IMP-7","price":12.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0164\/4908\/files\/the_garden_plant_shop_SYBASoil_3L_WormCastings.webp?v=1791372988","url":"https:\/\/thegarden.ie\/products\/sybotanica-worm-castings","provider":"The Garden ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}