Why vermicompost
Earthworms are the best soil makers there are. What they leave behind is the richest, gentlest plant food in nature.
What is vermicompost?
Vermicompost is compost made by earthworms. They feed on organic matter like cow dung and plant waste, and what passes through them, called worm castings, is dark, crumbly and full of life.
Castings hold nutrients in a form plant roots take up easily, and they carry the microbes that keep soil healthy. That is why gardeners call it black gold.
What it does for your soil
Full of plant nutrients
Worm castings carry nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and micronutrients in a form roots take up easily.
Alive with good microbes
Every handful is packed with beneficial bacteria and fungi that keep soil healthy.
Holds water longer
Soil stays loose, drains well and holds moisture between waterings, which helps through hot, dry spells.
Gentle on roots
Much milder than raw manure or chemical fertiliser, so it is hard to burn young plants. Use the rates in our guide: more is not better.
Sieved and odourless
Fine, even granules that smell like fresh earth after rain. Clean enough for indoor plants.
Nothing artificial
Made only from cow dung, plant waste and earthworms. No chemicals, no fillers.
How it compares
Chemical fertiliser feeds the plant. Compost feeds the soil. Vermicompost does both.
| Vermicompost | Regular compost | Chemical fertiliser | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feeds plants | Yes | Partly | Yes |
| Builds healthy soil | Yes | Yes | No |
| Adds beneficial microbes | Yes | Partly | No |
| Safe for seedlings | Yes | Partly | No |
| Keeps working season after season | Yes | Yes | No |
Ready to try it?
Start with a 1 kg pouch for your pots.