- When first added to soil it quickly provides Nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium to plants, it then slowly releases these three elements over time
- Provides chitin and enzymes which increase plants resistance to pests
-
Shown to increase plant yields (Kagata, H. et al, 2012)
-
Shown to be as effective as NPK fertilizers but also improves soil quality and prevents nutrient runoff (Houben, D. et al, 2020)
Top dress with 1 cup per gallon of soil.
Brew 2 tbsp per gallon of water for use in hydroponics foliar spray or liquid fertilizer.
Add to compost piles to improve decomposition rates
Info Sources:
Kagata, H., Ohgushi, T. Positive and negative impacts of insect frass quality on soil nitrogen availability and plant growth. Popul Ecol 54, 75–82 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10144-011-0281-6
Houben, D., Daoulas, G., Faucon, MP. et al. Potential use of mealworm frass as a fertilizer: Impact on crop growth and soil properties. Sci Rep 10, 4659 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-61765-x
