Advantages of worm tea:

 

Vermicomposts can have dramatic effects upon the germination, growth, flowering, fruiting and yields of most crops, particularly fruit and vegetables, which are high value crops.”

 

Clearly, vermicomposts and vermicompost “teas”…have an enormous economic potential for increasing crop yields and suppressing attacks by important pests and diseases”

Dr. Clive Edwards, Ohio State University

“We have witnessed a tremendous overall improvement in the vitality of our Asiatic and Oriental Liliums.  Improvements such as a deeper green foliage colour (very important for cut flowers), higher bud count, larger bud size, improved vase life, stronger stems, lack of visual nutrient deficiency and increased resistance to soil and foliar pathogens.

There is no questioning the benefit of vermicast and I’m quite positive that it can be made commercially viable for almost any horticultural circumstance.”

Michael Doyne, Doynes Liliums, Waubarton.

 

“It (vermicast) also shows production of higher quality fruit of greater flavor.”

AM Campbell

Alston Vale Avacardos

World Avacardo Congress 2003