Question 1

Can I use my Worm Leachate in the Winter?

Accepted Answer

Worm tea gives a real boost to your potted plants through the winter. Here’s how to use it to keep them happy and healthy:

Give Them a Nutrient Boost: Winter light can be weak, which often slows down plant growth. Worm tea gives them a gentle top-up of nutrients—like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium—without pushing them too hard.
Support Soil Health: Your plants’ indoor soil can get compacted and dry out more easily in winter. A monthly dose of diluted worm tea keeps it moist and rich, helping roots absorb all the goodness they need.
Microbes for Immune Support: The beneficial microbes in worm tea are brilliant for building up your plants’ immunity, which helps them fend off winter stress and stay resilient.
Foliar Spray for Leaf Health: Spritzing a diluted worm tea mix (1 part worm tea to 10 parts water) onto the leaves every 3-4 weeks adds a layer of pest and disease protection. It keeps the leaves clean and boosts their health.
Strengthen the Roots: Watering with a bit of worm tea around the roots every few weeks gives them a slow-release, natural nutrient boost right where they need it, helping them grow strong through the winter.
Natural Pest Deterrent: Indoor plants can sometimes attract pesky fungus gnats and other bugs over the winter. Worm tea’s beneficial bacteria and fungi create a healthier soil balance that naturally keeps pests at bay.

Question 2

How much do I need to dilute my Bokashi Liquid?

Accepted Answer

The recommended dilution ratio for bokashi liquid is 1 part bokashi liquid to 100 parts water. This means that for every unit of bokashi liquid, you should add 100 units of water. For instance, if you have 1 cup of bokashi liquid, you would dilute it with 100 cups of water. This dilution ratio ensures that the nutrients and beneficial microorganisms present in the bokashi liquid are delivered in a manageable concentration for plants, preventing any potential harm from over-fertilisation or acidity.

Question 3

What can I do about slugs in my wormery?

Accepted Answer

Slugs can be a challenge in your wormery so good to address them

Food Competition: Slugs do compete with worms for food resources within the wormery. Significant numbers of slugs can reduce the efficiency of your composting process by consuming a large portion of the organic material intended for worms.
Competition for Food: Larger slugs may predate on worm eggs and juveniles, potentially reducing worm populations over time.
Balance: A few slugs might not pose a substantial issue and can contribute to decomposition. However, an overabundance can disrupt the internal ecosystem of your wormery.
Disease and Parasites: Slugs can carry diseases and parasites that may not affect them but could impact worms or the plants where the compost is used.

Action:

It’s a good idea to check your wormery at night, to gauge slug population and activity.
Directly removing slugs can be effective for managing small populations.
Putting the legs in water or using copper tape can prevent slugs from entering the wormery.
Avoiiding excessive moisture can help deter them so adding a layer of cardboard is helpful.

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