Let’s take a closer look at what makes worm castings a desirable option for organic growers. Worm castings on the other hand, are entirely chemical-free, can’t build up in crops, and are hugely beneficial to plants and the soil. They can also breakdown the soil over time, contributing to the huge issue of soil loss in our industry today. Synthetic fertilizers can build up in soil making plants more susceptible to disease. Most synthetic fertilizers are initially effective at increasing plant growth, but over time, harm the plants and soil. The industry has come full-circle, initially turning to synthetic pesticides and fertilizers, but now slowly returning to the resources that nature provides us with. Surely agriculture has progressed passed the point of using worms for its success? The answer is, not really. “Without the work of this humble creature, who knows nothing of the benefits he confers upon mankind, agriculture, as we know it, would be very difficult, if not wholly impossible.”īut that was over a hundred years ago. In his appreciation for worms, Darwin wrote: These studies were eventually consolidated in 1881 in a book titled ‘ The Formation of Vegetable Mould through the Action of Worms, with Observations of their Habits’. What was this iconic scientist most fascinated with? Yup, you guessed it, earthworms!ĭarwin spent over FORTY years studying earthworms, their intelligence, preferences, and behaviour. A Caricature of Darwin published in the satirical magazine ‘Punch’ in 1881 Darwin’s WormsĬharles Darwin was a naturalist and one of the most famous scientists of all time, best known for his theory of evolution by natural selection. In this article, we discuss the use of earthworms and worm castings in growing organic cannabis, and give insight into how they can help increase plant health, growth, and yield. Worm castings have a long list of benefits for organic growing, including protecting plants from diseases and pests. These excretions, more commonly known as “worm castings”, are considered one of the most potent fertilizers in the cannabis industry. Worms have been natures recyclers from the start, taking organic waste and converting it into plant nutrients, in the form of excreted ‘gold’.

Earthworms in the garden are not a new concept, and their benefits have been recognized for generations of growers.

If you were to dig into the soil of a natural, thriving garden, you wouldn’t be surprised to come across at least one soil-coated worm.

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