Vermicast as a disease suppressor.
Edwards and Arancon (2004) report that “…we have researched the effects of relatively small applications of commercially-produced vermicomposts, on attacks …
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Using worm castings for insect repellence.
Chitin is a compound that makes up the main component of the exoskeleton of insects. Chitosan is a compound that is …
Vermicast explained: what it is and how it works.
Vermicast is worm-poo produced by the earthworm Eisenia Fetida(found all over the world).There are approximately 2700 species of earthworm and …
Vermicast and Nematodes.
Could vermicast be a solution to my soil bourne Nematode problem? Well, first of all what are Nematodes and are …
How Sustainable Soil Science Can Help Rescue Our Environment and Food Supply.
an excerpt from: How Organic Farming Could Release Us From the Curse of Fertilizer. July 02, 2013 By Dr. Mercola Read the …
Landscaping and the soil.
Landscaping and the soil, what role can vermicast play in landscaping. The process of landscaping and earth moving disrupts and …
What is Worm Tea (Vermileachate) and how do I use it?
Here at Optigrow we have had an increasing interest in our Vermileachate, commonly known as Worm Tea. So what is …
How do I plant seedlings?
So how do I plant my seedlings, in order to give them the best start in life. Here at Davley …
Get-It Lowveld Sept 2012
Just in time for Spring, Davley Organics is pleased to be featured in the September Issue of the Get-It Lowveld …
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