HARVESTED AT DACWORKS
OF AITKIN, MINNESOTA
We are so glad to see
your interest in our
NEXT-LEVEL
worm castings!
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If you’re here, you likely already know that great gardens aren't grown- they’re built from the ground up. Whether you’re nurturing a single sprouting Pothos in your living room or managing a multi-acre farm, we are thrilled to introduce you to nature’s most potent soil healer: Premium Worm Castings.
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What Exactly Are Worm Castings?
Think of them as "Black Gold." Worm castings are the organic material (magical poop!) processed by earthworms, transformed into a nutrient-dense, biologically active soil amendment. Unlike synthetic fertilizers that offer a quick (and often depleting) chemical spike, castings provide a sustained, life-giving boost to your soil’s ecosystem.
Here at DACWORKS, we harvest the castings of a mix of Red Wigglers, European Red Wigglers, and African Nightcrawlers.
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Why Your Plants Will Thank You
The benefits of worm castings aren't just anecdotal; they are rooted in soil science.
Here is why they are a game-changer for any grower:
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Unmatched Nutrient Availability: Castings are packed with minerals and trace elements in a "plant-ready" form, meaning your roots can absorb them immediately without the risk of "burning." They are full of plant-available nutrients (nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron) and a high concentration of beneficial microbes, bacteria, and fungi that boost soil health.
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Natural Pest & Disease Resistance: Rich in beneficial microbes and chitinase-producing bacteria, our castings help your plants naturally fend off pests like aphids and spider mites.
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Enhanced Water Retention: Their unique structure helps soil hold onto moisture more effectively, reducing the need for constant watering.
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Vibrant Growth & Yields: From deeper green foliage on houseplants to significantly higher yields in vegetable patches and fields, the results speak for themselves.
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Sized for Every Need
We believe everyone should have access to high-quality soil health, regardless of the size of their project.
That’s why we will be harvesting and packaging our castings in a variety of sizes.
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Larger Quantities Available Upon Request / Availability
Finding the right amount of "Black Gold" shouldn't be a guessing game. Since our castings are a concentrated soil amendment, a little bit goes a long way!
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Here is a quick guide to help you choose the right size based on your current "green" goals.
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🟢 1-Gallon Bag: The Houseplant Hero
Perfect for the indoor jungle enthusiast.
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Best for: A collection of 5 -10 small to medium indoor pots.
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The Math: 1 gallon is roughly enough to top-dress (apply to the surface) about 15 - 20 standard 6-inch pots.
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Use case: Refreshing your Monsteras, Pothos, or succulents, or starting a small herb tray on your windowsill.
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🔵 3-Gallon Bag: The Garden Grower
Designed for the backyard hobbyist and patio gardener.
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Best for: Raised beds, large outdoor planters, or a small vegetable patch.
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The Math: This size covers approximately 30 - 40 square feet of garden space when used as a light top-dress, or provides enough "oomph" to mix into 3 - 4 large (10-gallon) patio containers.
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Use case: Prepping your tomato plants for the season or boosting your perennial flower beds.
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🔴 5-Gallon Bag: The Landscape Legend
The heavy-hitter for serious projects and hungry soil.
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Best for: Large-scale garden prep, fruit trees, or rejuvenating tired lawns.
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The Math: One 5-gallon bag can treat up to 60 - 70 square feet of garden space. It’s also the perfect amount for planting 2 - 3 young trees or several large shrubs.
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Use case: Amending an entire new raised bed or brewing large batches of "Worm Casting Tea" to liquid-fertilize your whole yard.
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Pro-Tip: The "Rule of Thumb"
If you are mixing it into new soil, we recommend a 1:10 ratio (one part castings to ten parts soil). If you are simply "top-dressing" (sprinkling it on top of existing plants), just a half-inch layer twice a year is enough to see incredible results!
How the Worm Sorting Machine Works
This sorting machine is designed to efficiently separate live worms from finished castings
and nutrient-rich vermicompost soil using gentle, mechanical screening.
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Material Feed
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The mixture of worms, castings, and soil is placed into the machine at the top feed area.
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The material moves steadily forward, ensuring a consistent flow without harming the worms.
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Rotating / Vibrating Screen Action
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As the machine operates, the material passes over a rotating or vibrating screen with carefully sized openings.
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Fine particles -the finished worm castings and nutrient-rich soil -fall through the screen openings below.
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Worm Separation
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Larger items, including the worms and any remaining organic material, are unable to pass through the screen.
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These stay on top of the screen and continue moving forward to a separate collection area.
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Gentle, Worm-Safe Process
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The motion is designed to be slow and non-invasive, protecting the worms from stress or injury.
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This allows the worms to be safely returned to active bins for continued composting.
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Final Output
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The result is:
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Clean, high-quality worm castings and soil collected below, ready for use or packaging.
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Healthy, live worms separated and ready to be reused in the vermiculture system.
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