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Originally Posted by HamiltonOrganics
Worm castings are the best organic fertilizer on the planet. They are full of macro and micro nutrients that are readily available to the plants. They also help retain moisture and have many microorganisms that help break down the organic matter already in the soil for the plants to absorb. Don't listen to anyone that tells you otherwise about Worm Castings. You can't go wrong with them. I'm no expert on banana plants, but there's no doubt that worm castings are completely balanced for a fertilizer.
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Info:Fertilizer - Bananas Wiki
Worm Castings (Vermicompost): 0.5-0.5-0.5. Worm castings are an excellent addition to any soil mix because they put low dosages of phosphate in the root zone. The worm flem present in the castings is also a food source for mycchorizae and other organisms beneficial to plants. However, agricultural studies (with control groups) in San Diego county have shown that worm castings applied to the soil surface are no better and far more expensive than composted mulch. Further, surface application of worm castings provides an environment for the growth of noxious weeds. Up to two hundred pounds of dried worm castings per year are needed to meet the full requirements of a single banana plant.