Vermicompost is made by breaking down the organic material through the use of worms. Vermicompost improves the biological, chemical, and physical properties of the soil. The worms break down soil and organic matter, so the nutrients are immediately available to plants. Vermicompost enhances plant growth, suppresses disease in plants, increases porosity and microbial activity in the soil, and improves water retention and aeration.

• Improves Soil Aeration

• Enriches Soil With Micro-Organisms (Adding Enzymes Such As Phosphatase And Cellulase)
• Microbial Activity In Worm Castings Is 10 To 20 Times Higher Than In The Soil And Organic Matter That The Worm Ingests
• Attracts Deep-Burrowing Earthworms Already Present In The Soil

Vermicomposting, or worm composting, turns kitchen scraps and other green waste into a rich, dark soil that smells like earth and feels like magic. Made of almost pure worm castings, it’s a sort of super compost. Not only is it rich in nutrients but it’s also loaded with the microorganisms that create and maintain healthy soil. Clemson University Extension lists the following benefits of vermicompost worm composting:

• provides nutrients to the soil
• increases the soil’s ability to hold nutrients in a plant-available form
• improves the soil structure
• improves the aeration and internal drainage of heavy clay soils
• increases the water holding ability of sandy soils
• provides numerous beneficial bacteria