KCons operates an 8 bay worm farm where compost worms transform native animal manures into worm casts - a rich source of nutrients for the nursery in the form of worm ‘juice’ and worm castings which are incorporated into the potting mix. This combination produces strong, healthy nursery stock which transplants well.

Worm casts improve the physical and biological properties of soil, organically enriching your soil. Vermicasts

1. Improve germination and reduces transplant shock.
2. Improve root growth and plant rooting structure.
3. Ensure timely release of plant available nutrients (no risk of fertilizer burn).
4. Improve soil structure and porosity for a better root environment.
5. Improve moisture infiltration rates (reduces erosion).
6. Provide a beneficial supply of microorganisms to surrounding soil and growing media.
7. It is odorless.
8. It is safe around kids and pets,and is a
9. Great supply of water soluble nutrients to plants.

The worm farm is based on a design by Alan and Diane Creasy at Enviromart Cairns and was built with the generous support of  Mission Australia. Worm juice and castings, and worms may be purchased from the nursery at a very reasonable cost.