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Harvesting

Learn when and how to harvest your nutrient-rich worm castings for garden use.

Articles in Harvesting

1. When Your Compost is Ready to Harvest

Identify the signs that your worm castings are fully processed and ready for use.

2. Separation Methods: Light vs Manual

Different techniques for separating worms from finished compost efficiently.

3. Using Finished Worm Castings in Your Garden

How to apply worm castings to plants for maximum growth and soil health benefits.

4. Storing and Preserving Worm Compost

Best practices for storing harvested worm castings to maintain their beneficial properties.

5. Continuous Harvesting Techniques

Set up systems for ongoing compost production without disrupting your worm population.
Bibliography & Sources
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  2. McLaughlin, J.. (2017). The Earthworm Book: How to Raise and Use Earthworms for Your Farm and Garden. Ten Speed Press
  3. Appelhof, M., Fenton, M., & Harris, B.L.. (2017). Worms Eat My Garbage: How to Set Up and Maintain a Worm Composting System. Storey Publishing