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[Tupamaro]

so it is possible to only have worms and not have to fertilize?

Tupamaro Reviewed by Tupamaro on 10-01-2006. worm so it is possible to only have worms and not have to fertilize? Rating: 5

[stinkyattic]

My cat had worms once, and I never fertilized him.

[Tupamaro]

oh alright, thanks a lot.

no matter what the topic, all message boards are the same.

[T®auma]

My cat had worms once, and I never fertilized him.

Makes sense.:thumbsup:

[stinkyattic]

no matter what the topic, all message boards are the same.

You're right!
If you want a clear answer, you have to ask a clear question.
If you ask a vague question, sit back and see what you get in response.

[stinkyattic]

Aw, sorry, I'm busting your ass, please don't pout.
Worms need nutrition too. They are good for your plants because they can break down organic amendments into plant-usable forms. And they aerate the soil if you have live worms in your grow (outside or in your greenhouse). So if you're going to make a compost heap, add worms, your garden will thank you. But you still need to add NPK sources.

Here's some worm info.

http://www.drugs-forum.com/growfaq/G...c%20Topics.htm

[harris7]

ya man i didn't know what you wanted. Dont worms only break down big things. Then the bacteria break it down to the level that the plants can use. So really you wouldn't want to be planting your plants in "soil" that needs to be broken down by worms.
I see this as planting your plant in a pot of apple cores

[Tupamaro]

sorry, i like to get to the point. my english isn't great. do you know where i can get info on how to put NPK in my plants?

[Perp]

Putting worms in your pot will do no good because first of all, the plant grows faster than a few worms can compost, and secondly every time you water you will drive your worms out of the pots.

What you need is a worm bin. This is a container full of worms. You will add food for the worms like coffee grounds, vegetable scraps, eggshells, almost anything. The N, P and K are in the materials you feed the worms. The worms then compost the material, which when finished will look like dark black soil and be full of yummy nutrients for your plants. The worms will also produce a runoff of liquid (because you will occasionally have to add water to the bin) that is also beneficial to your plants. Once the bin is full of worm castings you separate the worms and the castings and start over. Use the castings as a soil ammendment.

Do a google on vermicomposting for more detailed info.

[harris7]

sorry, i like to get to the point. my english isn't great. do you know where i can get info on how to put NPK in my plants?

you know that means nitrogen/phosphorus/potassium three of the 5 (does memory serve?) macro nutes. as are magnisium and calcium

you can get them from many sources. I would recommend reading about general nutrition for plants.

it can come from two kinds sources, organic and synthetic.

Synthetics are made in labs and they come in powders or liquids and you mix it up with water and water your plants.

organics are more complex.