Introduction:

It is widely known that healthy croplands have an abundance of soil organisms, such as earthworms, which serve to stabilize and rejuvenate depleted soil. Fields with healthy earthworm populations enjoy higher yields, require less chemical fertilizer, and are able to better absorb and retain moisture, making them less susceptible to wind and water erosion and surface run off. Unfortunately modern extensive tillage farming methods and certain chemical fertilizer and pesticide applications have killed off earthworm field populations. With organic farming and demand by consumers for organic products, worms have an opportunity to repopulate America’s farm land.

It must be emphasized that Living earthworms (outside of the cocoon) have an extremely high mortality rate when transferred to a different soil than they were born into. Earthworms born from a cocoon into a new soil will adapt to that soil and thrive. VermiPod Inc’s patented encapsulated worm cocoons are a revolutionary and effective method for re-introducing earthworms back into the soil. VermiPod, Inc. has demonstrated that the encapsulation, storage, shipping, inoculation, and shelf life viability of VermiPods™ are proven. VermiPod Inc’s experienced management team stands ready to assist in the distribution and application of our patented encapsulated worm cocoons.

There are three ways to put VermiPods™ into the ground.

By Soil Technicians

Most farmers’ routinely have their soil tested for N, P and K by certified soil testing laboratories.   When the soil sample is taken, the lab technician leaves behind, a hole.  The technician can then place VermiPods™ into this hole.  In some instances, this will be a preferable method. (picture 1)

They may also be injected into the ground using an injection applicator. (US Patent 7,478,604). (picture 2)

They can also be planted along with ordinary seed during spring planting. (picture 3)