Hi all,
I recently harvested my first batch of worm castings. I used 80% shredded cardboard, 15% newspaper/white paper and 5% finished compost because all of that comes at zero cost. The worms broke down everything as quickly as I could hope for.
My issue is with the castings. They’re made up of a ton of paper fibers, go figure. I make brewed compost tea with them and the paint strainer bag I use gets clogged up with that paper fiber. No big deal. But it makes me wonder, what is the nutrient value of paper to my plants and soil?
Is there a better alternative to using all this paper? Might fall leaves produce a better finished product?
Any insights would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
