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Organix Vermi-Compost & Worm Tea

OGI vermicomposts in Seneca Castle, NY. We take food waste from our region and convert it into soil amendment and worm tea.

Organix Green Industries is a large-scale vermicomposting facility in Seneca Castle, NY. We have 100 trenches filled with worms that are able to process 2,000 tons of biodegradable waste every year. All of our food scraps, paper products, and other compostable materials come from local residents & businesses, which we then convert into organic soil amendment & fertilizers. We believe in a cradle-to-cradle system: feed the soil, and let the soil feed your plants.

05/15/2026

🌱 BEST TIMES TO PLANT IN NEW YORK STATE 🌱

As the soil begins to awaken, timing your planting can make all the difference for a healthy, abundant garden. Pairing your plants with nutrient-rich vermicompost and living worm castings gives roots the biological boost they love!

Here’s a simple New York planting guide:

🌼 Early Spring (April–May) Best for cool-weather crops: • Lettuce
• Spinach
• Kale
• Peas
• Radishes
• Broccoli

These crops thrive in cooler soil and love a top dressing of vermicompost.

☀️ Late Spring to Early Summer (after last frost — usually mid-May in much of NY) Best for warm-weather plants: • Tomatoes
• Peppers
• Cucumbers
• Squash
• Beans
• Basil

This is the perfect time to mix worm castings into planting holes and garden beds for stronger roots and healthier growth.

🌻 Summer Planting (July–August) You can still plant: • Carrots
• Beets
• Green beans
• Fall lettuce
• Spinach for autumn harvests

🍂 Fall Soil Preparation Autumn is one of the BEST times to feed your soil with vermicompost. The microbes and nutrients continue working through winter, creating rich living soil for spring planting.

Healthy soil grows healthy plants — and worms help make the magic happen naturally. 🪱✨

05/14/2026

ORGANIX will be here this sunday! Table 64.
We will have a limited supply of castings at 50% off!

City of Rochester
Flower City Days at the Market Continues this Sunday, May 17

(Thursday, May 14, 2026) – The Rochester community is invited to come out on Sunday, May 17, for the second Sunday in the Flower City Days at the Market series. This popular series features gardening bargains from nurseries and growers from across Western and Central New York.

Chock full of the sights and smells of spring, items for sale include a wide assortment of gardening essentials, vibrant perennials and colorful annuals, distinctive hanging baskets and potted plants. These sales are a great place to get your succulents, herbs, and vegetables, too.

Browse Flower City Days offerings from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the following Sundays and Memorial Day:

Sundays: May 17, May 24, May 31
Monday, May 25 (Memorial Day)

Places to eat and drink, as well as other businesses, will also be open at the Market on Flower City Days.

Learn more at www.cityofrochester.gov/flowercitydays.

05/03/2026

Organix .....Veteran/Family Owned

Fingerlakes ny

Why Choose Our Castings:

Rich in beneficial microbes and nutrients.

Slow-release; won't burn plants.

Better water retention. [1, 2]

04/14/2026

Delivery truck is down (only for a day!) We promise to be back up and running first thing tomorrow (Wednesday).
Put your order in and pick up - we are hear all day everyday this week!
PS - We are no longer offering retail, however you can buy small quantities in your container. Appointment still needed.
Or for retail needs KnC Worm Farm

https://organicsoilamendment.com/order-magix/

04/10/2026

Black gold $115.
Delivery available!
Pick up by Appt.

585-565-WORM
WWW.RESTORINGTHEEARTH.COM

*Family/Veteran Owned

04/08/2026

Worm Tea! Not quite like this picture🪱
Worm tea is a liquid fertilizer made from vermicompost (worm castings) produced by red wiggler worms. It’s one of the most beloved natural plant tonics because it delivers living microbes, nutrients, and plant-stimulating compounds directly to soil or leaves.

What Worm Tea Actually Is...
There are two commonly used liquids people call “worm tea”:

1. Leachate (passive worm bin liquid)

Liquid that drains from a worm bin.
Can contain nutrients but may also include anaerobic microbes.
Usually diluted heavily before using

2. Aerated Compost Tea (ACT) from worm castings (the preferred method)
Worm castings are brewed in water with oxygen.

An air pump keeps microbes thriving.

Often a tiny bit of unsulfured molasses is added to feed beneficial bacteria.

This brewed tea becomes a microbial inoculant more than just fertilizer.

Why Gardeners Love It
Worm tea can:
🌱 Boost soil biology (beneficial bacteria and fungi)
🌿 Increase nutrient availability
🛡 Help plants resist disease
🌼 Improve plant vigor and growth
🌎 Restore tired soil ecosystems
Think of it as a probiotic drink for your soil.

04/02/2026

🐝 Bees aren’t attracted to compost smells
Bees are mainly attracted to sweet scents from flowers, nectar, or sugary foods, not the earthy smell of compost. The scent of compost itself doesn’t attract or repel them.

🐝Worm compost is even less likely to attract bees
Vermicompost is just organic material broken down by worms into nutrient-rich castings (worm manure). It usually smells like soil and doesn’t produce the sugary odors bees seek.

🐝 What you put into the bin matters
Sometimes insects appear around compost bins because of the food scraps inside. For example:
Fruit scraps → can attract fruit flies
Sweet or exposed food → could attract wasps or other insects
But this is about the food waste, not the vermicompost itself.

03/29/2026

Wildlife Support: They are essential for local caterpillars, insects, birds, and pollinators, which have co-evolved with these specific plants.

Environmental Adaptation: Native trees are better equipped to handle local climate conditions, such as extreme heat or cold, leading to higher survival rates.

Resource Efficiency: Because they are suited to the local environment, they require less water and maintenance than non-native species, notes National Audubon Society.

Soil and Water Management: Their extensive root systems help prevent soil erosion, improve soil structure, and aid in water management by reducing runoff.

Carbon Sequestration: They are highly efficient at trapping and storing carbon from the air.

Ecological Landscaping: Focuses on using plants to restore or enhance local ecosystems.

Biodiversity Gardening: Aiming to create a habitat that supports a wide variety of species.

Sustainable Gardening: Using plants that need less intervention and care.

Habitat Restoration: Planting native species to bring back local wildlife.

Attracting Pollinators: Planting native willow or oak trees to provide food for native bees and birds.
Energy-Efficient Landscaping: Planting deciduous native trees on the south and west sides of a house to reduce air conditioning Erosion Control: Planting native trees d other wil

03/26/2026

🌿🔥 HUGE SALE 🔥🌿

💥 BOOST YOUR SOIL. SUPERCHARGE YOUR PLANTS. 💥

Now offering 100% ORGANIC Vermicompost Products 🪱✨

🌱 WORM CASTINGS
✔ Sold by the yard (perfect for BIG projects!)
✔ Smaller quantities available 🙌
✔ Slow-release fertilizer — won’t burn your plants 🌼

💧 FRESH WORM TEA
⚡ Instant nutrient boost
🌿 Packed with beneficial microbes
🌻 Perfect for gardens, lawns & landscapes

🚜 ON-SITE LOADING AVAILABLE
👉 Easy bulk pickup

🚚 DELIVERY AVAILABLE
📩 Message for a custom quote

🌎 WHY CHOOSE OUR WORM PRODUCTS?
💧 Better moisture retention
🌬 Improved soil aeration
🧬 Rich in nutrients + beneficial microbes
🌿 Perfect for gardens, raised beds, and potting mixes

📍 Green Leaf Worm Farm

✨ Grow healthier. Grow stronger. Grow naturally. ✨

📩 Easy to order! Www.restoringtheearth.com

585-565-WORM

03/16/2026

🪴 Meet the Aphids… Tiny but Troublesome! 🪲

Aphids are tiny, soft-bodied insects often called “plant lice.” They gather on tender new growth and use their piercing mouthparts to sip plant sap 🌿. While they may be small, they can cause big problems for your garden!
These little pests weaken plants, cause curled or stunted leaves, spread plant viruses, and leave behind a sticky substance called honeydew 🍯. That honeydew can lead to black sooty mold, leaving plants looking dirty and stressed.

🔍 What Do Aphids Look Like?
• 📏 Size: Very small — about 1/16 to 1/8 inch long
• 🍐 Shape: Pear-shaped with two tiny “tailpipes” (called cornicles) on their abdomen
• 🎨 Colors: Green, black, red, yellow, brown, or gray
• 🌱 Where They Hide: Often found on undersides of leaves and on tender new shoots

• ⚡ Reproduction: They multiply very quickly, which is why infestations can appear overnight!
👀 Signs Aphids Are Visiting Your Garden

• 🍯 Sticky honeydew on leaves or stems
• 🖤 Black sooty mold growing on that sticky residue
• 🐜 Ants crawling around plants (they love feeding on honeydew)
• ❄️ White shed skins left behind as aphids grow
• 🍃 Curled, twisted, or distorted leaves
⚠️ How Aphids Damage Plants
🌿 Sap Sucking
They drain nutrients from plants, causing weak growth, curled leaves, and overall stress.
🦠 Virus Transmission
Aphids can carry plant viruses from plant to plant, leading to mottled leaves and poor harvests.
🖤 Sooty Mold
Their sugary honeydew feeds black fungal mold, coating leaves and blocking sunlight.
🍅 Distorted Growth
When aphids feed on flower buds and young fruit, it can lead to misshapen or discolored produce.
🌱 Good news: Healthy soil, beneficial insects 🐞, and natural solutions like worm tea & vermicompost can help keep these tiny invaders in check!

03/07/2026

Vermicompost!!🌳🌍🪱
Get ready for springtime planting 🪴. See our spring sale!
👉Call 585-565-WORM
👉Or order online at:
www.restoringtheearth.com !

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2255 County Road 4/PO Box 142
Seneca Castle, NY
14547

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 4pm
Saturday	9am - 12pm

Telephone

+15855659676

Website

http://www.organicsoilamendment.com/

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