Our Mealworm Frass vs. Industry Standards

Assessment:
Excellent — well above minimum standards and indicates a mature, biologically stable product suitable for soil application without nitrogen lock-up.

2. Macronutrients (N, P, K)

Totals (dry weight):

• Nitrogen (N): 2.93%

• Phosphorus (P): 1.84%

• Potassium (K): 2.39%

Industry comparison:

• Typical green waste composts:

  • N: 0.8–1.5%

  • P: 0.2–0.8%

  • K: 0.8–1.5%

• Our product is significantly richer, especially in N and K

Assessment:
Well above average for compost

3. Secondary Nutrients

• Calcium: 0.14%

• Magnesium: 0.93%

• Sulphur: 0.24%
  

Industry interpretation:

• Magnesium is notably high for a compost

• Sulphur is within a useful agronomic range

• Calcium is modest but acceptable

Assessment:
Strong secondary nutrient profile, particularly beneficial for soils prone to Mg deficiency

4. Sodium & Salinity Risk

• Sodium: 0.02% (209 mg/kg)
  

Industry benchmark:

• Sodium becomes problematic for composts above ~0.3–0.5%

1. Organic Matter & Stability

Results (dry weight):

• Total Carbon: 42.6%

• Organic Matter: 73.4%

• C/N Ratio: 14.5

• Dry Matter: 87.6%

Industry interpretation:

• NZS 4454 typically expects >25% organic matter → We are nearly 3× higher

• A C/N ratio between ~10–20 is considered stable and mature compost

• High dry matter is normal and desirable for bagged products

Assessment:
Very low sodium — safe for repeated use and sensitive crops

5. Trace Elements & Heavy Metals

All measured trace metals (Zn, Cu, B, Fe, Mn):

• Well below NZS 4454 and BioGro maximum limits

• Zinc, copper, and boron are particularly low

Assessment:
Excellent compliance margin
Suitable for organic systems and long-term soil health

6. Organic Certification Alignment

• Tested against BioGro Organic Standard 2009, Appendix A

• No exceedances or warnings noted

• No household waste inputs

Assessment:
Analytically compatible with BioGro compost limits

Overall Industry Verdict

Against NZ & organic industry standards:

• Quality: High

• Nutrient density: Above average for compost/frass products

• Stability: Mature and safe

• Contaminant risk: Very low

• Regulatory compliance: Strong

Bottom line:

This is a premium-grade insect frass soil conditioner that comfortably exceeds NZ compost standards and compares favourably with leading organic inputs on the market.