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worm castings analyses

Worm Castings Nutrient Measurements 

Total Nitrogen (N)...........................

Phosphorus (P)................................

Potassium (K)...................................

Carbon (C).......................................

Sodium (Na)....................................

Boron (B).........................................

Zinc (Zn)...........................................

Copper (Cu).....................................

Iron (Fe)...........................................

Manganese (Mn)..............................

Calcium (Ca)....................................

Magnesium (Mg).............................

Electrical Conductivity (EC)............

Carbon-to-Nitrogen (C:N)...............

pH....................................................

1.28%

0.14%

0.28%

19.9%

135 ppm

15.2 ppm

87.7 ppm

23.8 ppm

7800 ppm

422 ppm

1.36%

0.18%

3.07 mS/cm

15:1

6.44

Lab analyses provided by NCDA&CS Agronomic Division

Worm Castings Biological Assay and Profile

BioAssay provided by Red Mountain Soil Ecology

Updated Spring 2024

Beneficial Fungi...............................

Beneficial Bacteria...........................

Actinobacteria.................................

F:B Ratio..........................................

Total Protozoa.................................

Beneficial Nematodes.........................

Detrimental Microorganisms

   Disease-causing Fungi.................

   Anaerobic Protozoa......................

   Root-feeding Nematodes............

464 μg/g

508 μg/g

0 μg/g

0.91

171,192 #/g

210 #/g

0 μg/g

0 #/g

0 #/g

Compost analysis

Compost Nutrient Measurements 

Total Nitrogen (N)...........................

Phosphorus (P)................................

Potassium (K)...................................

Carbon (C).......................................

Sodium (Na)....................................

Boron (B).........................................

Zinc (Zn)...........................................

Copper (Cu).....................................

Iron (Fe)...........................................

Manganese (Mn)..............................

Calcium (Ca)....................................

Magnesium (Mg).............................

Electrical Conductivity (EC)............

Carbon-to-Nitrogen (C:N)...............

pH....................................................

1.23%

0.18%

0.41%

26.0%

33.4 ppm

14.4 ppm

97.9 ppm

26.3 ppm

8210 ppm

436 ppm

2.71%

0.19%

1.23 mS/cm

21:1

7.31

Lab analyses provided by NCDA&CS Agronomic Division

The compost recipe and process is based on a trialed formula to ensure a consistent end product. Due to the irregular nature of composting with recycled waste streams, nutrient data may vary slightly. Castings and compost are tested on a regular basis to ensure quality.

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