{"product_id":"plagron-nutrients-megaworm","title":"Plagron Nutrients - Mega Worm","description":"```html\n\u003csection class=\"gh-product-listing\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlagron Mega Worm — 100% Worm Castings Soil Improver for Organic Growing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Organic growers wanting to build living soil without synthetic nutrients or complicated feeding schedules\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"gh-our-thoughts\" role=\"note\" aria-label=\"Our thoughts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur thoughts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is proper worm castings from Dendrobena earthworms, and it does exactly what worm castings should — feed the soil life, not the plant directly. If you're moving towards organic growing or regenerating tired potting soil, Mega Worm punches above its weight at this price point. One we recommend a lot for growers ditching synthetic feeds.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlagron Mega Worm is a \u003cstrong\u003e100% vermicompost amendment\u003c\/strong\u003e made from composted Dendrobena earthworm castings. Unlike synthetic nutrients that feed plants directly, worm castings work by stimulating soil biology — they're loaded with beneficial microbes, enzymes, mycorrhiza and trichoderma that unlock nutrients already in your soil and convert organic matter into plant-available food. The result is slower, steadier plant development, better soil structure, improved water retention, and significantly less risk of nutrient burn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the organic soil builder's shortcut. You're not replacing a feeding schedule — you're replacing the need for one by establishing a living, self-regulating growing medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorm castings sit in a different category to both compost and synthetic nutrients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs. Compost:\u003c\/strong\u003e More concentrated biology, higher microbial activity, more expensive per litre, but requires less volume (typically 10-20% of total soil mix)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs. Synthetic nutrients:\u003c\/strong\u003e No burn risk, works slower, builds soil long-term, eliminates guesswork on feeding rates, CU certified organic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs. Premium UK vermicompost brands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Same functional biology at a lower price — you're getting the benefit of bulk manufacturing, not fresher product claims or local sourcing markup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMega Worm is straightforward vermicompost. No marketing noise, no \"living vs. dead\" positioning — just castings that work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUsage guidance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMega Worm is mixed into soil, not applied as a liquid feed. Here's how growers use it:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilding potting soil mixes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMix 10-20% Mega Worm into your base potting soil. For a 100-litre batch, add 10-20 litres of worm castings and blend thoroughly. This establishes soil biology from the start of the growing cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop dressing established plants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nApply 100 grams around the base of a 10-litre pot, work it into the top inch of soil, and water in lightly. The soil life will gradually integrate it over 2-3 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegenerating old potting soil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIf you're reusing potting soil from previous crops, Mega Worm restores microbial activity and refreshes nutrient cycling. Mix at 15-20% of total volume and let it settle for 1-2 weeks before planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompost tea (steep method)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSome growers steep Mega Worm in water to create a microbial-rich liquid for soil drenching or foliar application. Use sparingly — it's potent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mega Worm doesn't dissolve and won't flow through drip irrigation or auto-watering systems. It's a soil additive only, not a nutrient solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% worm castings (Dendrobena Veneta earthworm manure)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.9–8.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.0–1.5 mS\/cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKey components:\u003c\/strong\u003e Humic acid, beneficial microbes, mycorrhiza, trichoderma, trace elements and enzymes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDosage (potting soil):\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–20 litres per 100 litres of soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDosage (individual pot):\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 grams per 10-litre pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDosage (outdoor\/garden):\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 litre per 3–5 m²\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep dry and dark; store between 0–30°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 litre, 5 litre, 25 litre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e CU certified organic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowers moving to organic methods and wanting to phase out synthetic nutrients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone tired of calculating feeding schedules and dealing with nutrient burn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil-based growers building living soil ecosystems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperienced growers regenerating tired potting soil between cycles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePropagation specialists — Mega Worm promotes rapid germination and strong root development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBudget-conscious growers who want effective soil biology without premium UK brand pricing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParticularly well suited to anyone running soil-based systems where \u003cstrong\u003ereducing complexity and building soil health matter more than quick nutrient fixes\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOur take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMega Worm is proper vermicompost at a sensible price. It does what worm castings should — establish soil biology, unlock nutrients, and take the stress out of feeding. If you're building organic soil or sick of synthetic nutrients, this is a solid entry point that works consistently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnd-of-line stock, so you're getting real worm castings at a much lower price than usual. Good time to buy while clearance stock lasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n```","brand":"PLAGRON","offers":[{"title":"25 Litre","offer_id":47916536955050,"sku":"905982","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0053\/5540\/5400\/files\/1_litre_20_2_a6daa75d-5bc1-444b-b0c4-2ee13bc0ff5c.jpg?v=1769195575","url":"https:\/\/growershouse.co.uk\/products\/plagron-nutrients-megaworm","provider":"Growers House ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}