What benefits do worm castings provide for my garden?

Worm castings enrich soil with nutrients and beneficial microbes, improving plant growth and soil structure naturally.

How is worm tea made and how does it help plants?

VermiRoots Worm Tea is carefully brewed from our premium worm castings, along with potash, unsulfured molasses, and fish enzymes. This nutrient-rich blend acts as both a natural fertilizer and a soil conditioner, giving your plants a gentle but powerful boost in health and vitality.

We soak the castings and additional natural ingredients in pure rainwater for up to a week, allowing beneficial nutrients and microbes to fully infuse the water. The result is a living tea teeming with microbial life that enhances soil structure, improves nutrient uptake, and supports strong, resilient growth.

Should I use worm castings or worm tea?

Great question — and the answer depends on your goals! Both worm castings and worm tea are powerful, natural tools for building healthy soil and thriving plants. Here’s a quick breakdown to help you decide:

Worm Castings

Worm castings are the nutrient-rich waste produced by our Red Wigglers. They’re packed with beneficial microbes, enzymes, and plant-available nutrients that improve soil structure, boost water retention, and enhance root development. Castings are ideal for:

• Amending garden beds or potting soil
• Mixing into transplant holes
• Top-dressing around existing plants

If you’re looking for long-term soil health and slow-release nutrients, castings are your go-to.

Worm Tea

Worm tea is a liquid extract (or brew) made from worm castings and other natural ingredients. It delivers beneficial microbes and nutrients directly to plant roots or leaves for fast absorption. Our worm tea is brewed with:

• Worm Castings – for microbial life and natural plant nutrients
• Unsulfured Molasses – a food source that boosts microbial activity
• Potash – provides potassium to support strong stems, flower / fruit production
• Fish Enzymes – rich in amino acids and micronutrients that enhance plant metabolism and resilience

Worm tea is perfect for foliar feeding or watering into the root zone when your plants need a quick boost — especially during times of stress, flowering, or active growth.

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So, which should you use?

Use worm castings when building or maintaining soil.
Use worm tea when your plants need a fast-acting boost.

For best results? Use both! They complement each other beautifully, supporting both the soil ecosystem and immediate plant health.

Where can I find your products?

VermiRoots castings and worm teas can be purchased locally at Botany & Pots in Hampton, VA. This Buckroe neighborhood plant shop is located at 1987 East Pembroke Ave., Suite C.

Can I use your products for indoor houseplants?

Absolutely! Our worm castings and teas work wonders for houseplants by promoting stronger roots and vibrant foliage.

Worm castings are like a multivitamin for your indoor plants — rich in natural nutrients and beneficial microbes that improve soil structure, boost root development, and support overall plant health.

Our worm tea is perfect when your plants need a gentle, fast-acting pick-me-up. It delivers nutrients and living microbes directly to the root zone, helping with nutrient uptake, reducing transplant shock, and even supporting resistance to pests and disease. Plus, the added unsulfured molasses, potash, and fish enzymes in our tea provide extra support for vibrant growth, strong stems, and healthy leaves.

Whether you’re caring for tropicals, succulents, herbs, or trailing vines, your houseplants will thank you!

Where is VermiRoots located?

We’re proudly based in Hampton, VA, supplying local gardeners with sustainable, natural growing solutions.