Mealworm Frass is from our Mealworm Farm this is what is left after they have consumed wheat bran and vegetable matter and broken down exoskeletons from growth sheds
Dry and ready to use, minimal odor.
Insect Frass is a natural fertilizer and has the following benefits
- Supports plant growth under stress
- Beneficial microbes for plant growth and production
- No Nitrates, heavy metals, methane or nitrous-oxide emissions
- Neutral pH
- Dry powder is easy to apply
- water soluble for use in hydroponics and fertigation
- Contains Chitin. this triggers the immune system of your plants causing them to rev up and defend itself against preditors like root-feeding nematodes and disease pathogens in the soil.
- Minimal Odor
- No burn
- Not a pesticide or fungicide, will not bring new insects into your garden
Suggested application methods
Transplanting- Add a pinch under the roots
Pre-Mix - add 1 cup of frass per 25 litres of plant media prior to planting. It should be less than 1% by volume. Then fortnightly Top dress or Compost Tea
Hydroponics - Add 1 cup of Frass to 60 litres of water (strained of drip systems) Top Dress any grow Media, Add directly to Reservoir for ebb and flow or flood to drain systems
Top Dress - Sprinkle over root zone and water immediates. Upto 1 Tablespoon per plant fortnightly
Foliar Feed - Add teaspoon per litre of water, Shake and let sit for 30min , Strain then apply via Spray bottle
Compost Tea - Add 1 Cup per 25 litres of Tea or 1 tablespoon per 2 litres to achieve a fungal dominant tea, Apply as a root drench.