By planting certain plants in your area, you can increase the number of earthworms in the soil and thereby improve its quality.
An expert of the online publication Belnovosti, agronomist, and landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh told us which plants promote the reproduction of earthworms.
How to Increase the Number of Earthworms in Soil
According to research, planting cover crops (legumes, oats, alfalfa) on a plot can triple the number of earthworms in the soil.
These plants are able to stimulate the reproduction of earthworms even in poor sandy soils.
Peas are the most effective for increasing the population of earthworms.
Cover crops have other benefits, too. They can increase nitrogen in the soil, prevent erosion, attract beneficial insects, and control weeds.
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Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
