Earthworm Population
I have for the past year been trying to get a significant
earthworm population built up in my raised bed pumpkin patch. I
have had only mixed results. I have added a lot of organic
matter to the soil and have used mostly organic methods to grow
the pumpkins (including fertilizers), but few worms have
appeared.
I have also tried introducing them by hand but this does not
seemed to have wormed extremely well to date either. Recently I
came across a new "product" that those wanting a larger
earthworm population might be interested in. A gentleman named
Bill Kreitzer (http://www.billkreitzer.com) has come up with a
way to plant worms in your patch. He calls them VermiPods and
they are essentially encapsulated earthworm cocoons. Quite
interesting to read about it even if you don't really need the
worms in your area.
I will be trying the VermiPods this season and would be
interested in hearing from other growers who might try them. I
will posting again later in the season to let others know how
they worked for me.
Steve Smith
Harrison, TN
unclecb@ureach.com
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