Vermicompost is compost made by earthworms. It adds organic matter to soil and potting mix. FAMCO Vermicompost meets the Fertiliser Control Order (FCO) standards: organic carbon at least 18%, nitrogen at least 1.0%, phosphorus (P2O5) at least 0.8% and potassium (K2O) at least 0.8%.
How much and how often
| Use | Amount | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Potted plants | 50–100 g per pot | Every 45–60 days |
| Flowering plants | 100–200 g per plant | Every 30–45 days |
| Fruit and vegetable plants | 200–500 g per plant | — |
| Lawns | 1–2 kg per sq m | Every 2–3 months |
How to apply it
Mix it into the topsoil around the root zone and water well. When potting a new plant, you can also mix it into the potting soil.
For flowering and fruiting plants, see also how to use bone meal for plants.
More for home gardeners: the FAMCO garden range.