Frequently Asked Questions About VermaPlex® and Pure Black Castings®

Q: [FAQ Question]If I use too much, will these fertilizers burn my plants?
A: [FAQ Answer]No.  These organic fertilizers are slow released, meaning there is no heat up or excess nitrogen to burn your plants.  One caution: do not apply nitrogen when using VermaPlex®.  The nitrogen will burn when applied too soon after or before applying VermaPlex®.  When using VermaPlex®, you should cut whatever nitrogen you are using by at least 50%.  You will have to be the judge of whether or not you need extra nitrogen.

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Q: [FAQ Question]Why are the npk numbers so much lower for Pure Black Castings® than for chemical fertilizers?
A: [FAQ Answer]The microbes in these fertilizers will be feeding your soil, which in turn will feed your plants.  This process is ongoing.  That is what is meant by "slow-release".  In chemical fertilizers, all the components are introduced to the soil and the excess is washed away.  The plants are "force-fed" and this is an unnatural way to feed your plants - nature does not operate that way.  The npk is higher for chemical fertilizers because only a fraction of the applied chemicals are ever actually used by the plant.

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