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Bobo · 09-07-2007, 02:41 PM posted to rec.gardens

On Mon, 09 Jul 2007 08:16:52 -0000, wrote:

Hi,
Is vermi compost good for seed gemination? I have planted Tomato,
Dinathus, Morning glory and petunia seeds in the compost.
The Compost was pretty moist and was dark black. The compost very much
sticks to the fingers when touched. I didnt mix any soil in it, Just
compost directly. Is vermi compost ok for seed germination? is it ok
to leave the Sowed seeds in the sun.
And how frequently should i water. Right now, im just adding drops.

Thanks.

The stuff my worms ake becomes hard as concrete when dry, so I'd be
real carful of the sun. I don't know if the stuff would be rich enough
to burn the seedlings. The quality you want in seed starter is loose,
light, fine soil. The seed needs uniform moisture and little
resistance for the roots and the top of the plant to push through.
Vermicompost is not too good for this. I'd be interested to know if it
works but I wouldn't advise it's use as a seed starter.