matthebrute
Well-Known Member
hey guys.
im trying to go organic, i understand its a process and im slowly working my way to sucess.
heres my story. I recently started a vermicomposing bin (worm compost) and this bin is comprised of 2 totes, one tote holds the bedding and worms to compost and the second tote catches any runoff (leechate). now i thought i had a good idea by pouring a molasses water through the bin i could leech out some of the good stuff and feed it to my plants. this would get the microbes in the soil going and be a good thing all around I THOUGHT!!!
after doing some reading i found that leechates are full of anarobic (spelling) micro organisms wich are BAD for plants. after i poured my molasses water through a day or so later i collected the product and ammended it with about 1/8th cup happy frog organic fertilizer (food for micro organisms)
ok so the product i get is not technically a leechate, because leechates are produced by the bin with no added water, i am pouring the water through(think of a coffee pot, water through the grounds to get the coffee) the bin and then collecting it when it drains out.
i have 3 gallons of this stuff right now all ammended with happy frog, i would like to start watering my plants with it but am seeking some advice from someone who is experienced in this issue.
+ rep to anyone EXPERIENCED that can give me some solid advice, i dont reallly have much for worm castings in the bin to make actual "tea" wich is what i will be doing in the future.
thanks in advance guys
im trying to go organic, i understand its a process and im slowly working my way to sucess.
heres my story. I recently started a vermicomposing bin (worm compost) and this bin is comprised of 2 totes, one tote holds the bedding and worms to compost and the second tote catches any runoff (leechate). now i thought i had a good idea by pouring a molasses water through the bin i could leech out some of the good stuff and feed it to my plants. this would get the microbes in the soil going and be a good thing all around I THOUGHT!!!
after doing some reading i found that leechates are full of anarobic (spelling) micro organisms wich are BAD for plants. after i poured my molasses water through a day or so later i collected the product and ammended it with about 1/8th cup happy frog organic fertilizer (food for micro organisms)
ok so the product i get is not technically a leechate, because leechates are produced by the bin with no added water, i am pouring the water through(think of a coffee pot, water through the grounds to get the coffee) the bin and then collecting it when it drains out.
i have 3 gallons of this stuff right now all ammended with happy frog, i would like to start watering my plants with it but am seeking some advice from someone who is experienced in this issue.
+ rep to anyone EXPERIENCED that can give me some solid advice, i dont reallly have much for worm castings in the bin to make actual "tea" wich is what i will be doing in the future.
thanks in advance guys