Publisher's Synopsis
To turn organic waste into worm manure, sometimes described as "the world's most nutrient-rich fertilizer," is the goal of worm farming, also called vermiculture (vermis is the Latin word for "worm"). Worm dung, also called worm castings or vermicompost, is loaded with the minerals, nutrients, and beneficial microorganisms necessary for optimal plant growth, root development, and disease suppression. Worm dung is so nutrient-dense that only one tablespoon may sustain a tiny plant for three months, earning it the nickname "Black Gold" among farmers and gardeners.
