Vermicompost is forgiving — it is difficult to over-apply because it releases nutrients slowly and does not burn roots. Still, using the right amount ensures efficiency and gives your plants exactly what they need.
For Containers
Smallup to 6 inch
Mix Ratio
20% of total volume
Medium8–12 inch
Mix Ratio
25% of total volume
Large14 inch+
Mix Ratio
25–30% of total volume
Grow Bags15–20 L
Mix Ratio
25–30% of total volume
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| Container Size | Amount | Mix Ratio |
|---|
| Small (up to 6 inch) | 100–150g | 20% of total volume |
| Medium (8–12 inch) | 200–350g | 25% of total volume |
| Large (14 inch+) | 400–600g | 25–30% of total volume |
| Grow Bags (15–20L) | 500–750g | 25–30% of total volume |
For Garden Beds
New Bed Preparation
Amount
1–2 kgper sq. metre
Top Dressingestablished
Amount
500 g–1 kgper sq. metre
Transplant Hole
Amount
100–200 gper hole
Seedling Trays
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| Application Type | Amount | Method |
|---|
| New Bed Preparation | 1–2 kg per sq. metre | Dig into top 15cm |
| Top Dressing (established) | 500g–1 kg per sq. metre | 2–3cm surface layer |
| Transplant Hole | 100–200g per hole | Direct into hole |
| Seedling Trays | 20% by volume | Mix with cocopeat |
By Plant Type
Leafy Vegetables
Recommended Amount
1–1.5 kgper sq. metre
Frequency
Every 6–8 weeks
Fruiting Vegetables
Recommended Amount
1.5–2 kgper sq. metre
Flowering Plants
Recommended Amount
200–400 gper pot
Fruit Trees
Recommended Amount
2–5 kgper tree
Herbs
Recommended Amount
150–250 gper pot
Frequency
Every 8–10 weeks
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| Plant Type | Recommended Amount | Frequency |
|---|
| Leafy Vegetables | 1–1.5 kg per sq. metre | Every 6–8 weeks |
| Fruiting Vegetables | 1.5–2 kg per sq. metre | Every 6 weeks |
| Flowering Plants | 200–400g per pot | Every 8 weeks |
| Fruit Trees | 2–5 kg per tree | Twice yearly |
| Herbs | 150–250g per pot | Every 8–10 weeks |