We at IBIR
have developed a system that applies
strong manufacturing principles to ensure both quality and consistency.
"The plow is one of the most ancient and most valuable of man's inventions;
but long before he existed, the land was in fact regularly plowed and still
continues to be thus plowed by earthworms. It may be doubted whether there are
many other animals which have played so important a part in the history of the
world, as have these lowly organized creatures." -- Charles Darwin
Our bedding and feed supplies have remained the same
for over a decade. Due to our production techniques and harvesting methods, we can
provide PURE earthworm castings with no impurities such as undigested bedding
materials, stones, straw, and worm eggs. Our multi-screening process eliminates
eggs without the need for heat or other sterilization processes, which can kill
beneficial bacteria and microbes.
Earthworm castings can provide performance above and beyond that of
conventional fertilization methods for all plants. At the same time, it is
completely safe to all plants, animals and people in any concentration.
VERMI KHAD is an all purpose natural fertilizer that comes to
you straight from nature with no alterations whatsoever. Our nightcrawlers are fed
a very rich peat humus which contains a wide variety of minerals and trace
elements. The
earthworms digest this material and in its passage through the worm, it is
beneficially altered both chemically and physically. The end product is "super
humus" whichis extremely fertile top soil properly conditioned for best root
growth, containing in rich proportion and water soluble form, all the elements
required of the earth for optimum plant nutrition.
Earthworm castings, as stated, contain rich proportions of water soluble
nutrients. This is a primary reason for being able to provide incredible results.
VERMI KHAD allows plants to quickly and easily absorb all
essential nutrients and trace elements. This is possible because the earthworm
grinds and uniformly mixes the nutrients and trace elements in simple forms, so
plants need only minimal effort to obtain them. This is not the case with most
other natural fertilizers. Though they may have many nutrients and/or higher
analyses, the ability of plants to optimally use them is limited because they are
not broken down to the degree in which the earthworm is able to provide them.
As well as an abundance of available nutrients, VERMI KHAD
also provides a perfect mix of nutrients that are not readily available, but
present for long term nutritional needs. This allows plants to feed as needed for
weeks and months at a time, depending on the plant.
Chemical fertilizers usually provide only available
synthetic nutrients, much of which are quickly lost into the soil with watering, as
a plants' root system can only absorb so much. Chemical fertilizers are most often
detrimental to soil microbiology, by-passing and often destroying much of its
beneficial microbial and bacterial activity. At the same time, many of these
synthetic nutrients are absorbed into your plants and food. Chemical fertilizers
and pesticides used in both farms and gardens have become a leading cause of water
pollution.
Another point in favor of VERMI KHAD is the high concentration
of beneficial bacteria and microbes added to them by the earthworm in the digestive
process. These microscopic creatures help different elements of the soil work in
conjunction with each other to create healthy, working soil that provides the best
possible atmosphere for optimum growth.
Yet another benefit of VERMI KHAD is their ability to improve
soil structure. These miniature football shaped particles improve aeration of the
soil as they don't pack together. This allows roots the ability to grow fast and
fibrous which promotes rapid plant growth. It also allows for excellent drainage in
soil so roots don't become waterlogged or develop root rot. While improving
aeration, VERMI KHAD also increases the soil's water retention
capacity as they contain absorbent organic matter that holds only the necessary
amounts of water needed by the roots, while their shape allows unnecessary water to
easily drain.
The simple fact is that Earthworm Castings were created by nature for the
purpose of promoting optimum plant growth and everything required to provide it, is
found in them.
When you concentrate this odourless, non-burning miracle of nature in greater
concentrations than usually found in nature, the results are truly
spectacular.
It's been nature's #1 choice for millions of years, and we've just provided you
with some of the reasons why.
Little known facts - Earthworms
Gardeners have known for years that adding compost and manure to their soil
results in better plants. Many folks are not fully aware of the reasons for the
improvements. One of the major insights to the superior outcome is that all of the
decomposing organic materials mixed into the soil create an atmosphere that worms
are extremely attracted to. Drawing additional worms to your garden increases
aeration of soil, and at the same time, the smorgasbord of decaying matter is
devoured and deposited in the form of worm castings. After this material passes
through the worm's digestive system, the nutrients that are found in these fertile
castings are changed into a form that is much more available to plants.
The ceaseless contributions of the earthworm have not gone totally unrecognized
though. Back in the days of ancient Egypt, Cleopatra named the worm a sacred
creature, whose removal from Egypt was punishable by death. Rightfully so, because
the Nile Valley is said to be the most fertile tract of land on earth and it is
literally one vast bed of earthworm soil. Aristotle had called them the intestines
of the earth. Charles Darwin, after forty years of studying them, said that it is
likely that worms are the most important creatures on earth.
Why the excitement over worm-doo? Research shows that compared to the soil
itself, castings are definitely higher in bacteria and organic matter, total and
nitrate nitrogen, exchangeable calcium and magnesium, available phosphorus and
potassium, pH and percentage base saturation and cation exchange capacity. In other
words, they are a sterile, odorless means to condition your soil and an organic and
natural way to provide your plants with the nutrients they need, when they need
them. Scientists have shown that castings work extremely well in promoting lush
plant growth, but to this day, they still are not exactly sure why they work as
well as they do. It just goes to show that Mother Nature knows best.