@daggermail1999 Thanks for the comment. For worm food, we save all vegetable scraps from the kitchen. Periodically, we run them through a food processor to chop them into small pieces and place that in a plastic bag and put it in the freezer. Just take a bag out when needed. The smaller pieces can be consumed faster by the worms and the freezing helps break down the cell structure which also make it easier and faster for the worms to consume.
@1toomanyhobbies Thank you. I need to do some updated videos on the worm bin. It's been doing very well. Normally, it's best to avoid over-feeding the worms. They will reproduce to accommodate what's available but then you'd have to maintain that level. It's just my wife and myself so we don't generate that much waste and our worm bin manages all we have. I guess we've reached an equilibrium with them, lol.
Did you notice any liquid in the base of the WF. I never did get any, I did get some worms that found there way down. I just put them back in the feeding tray.
@dire8straits Thanks, now that the bin has grown, I have three levels going now, it's amazing how much scrap thee worms can go through. We put very little into the garbage now.
You've got that work business rightly sorted now. The last shot was exactly what I wanted because I was wondering how much liquid was produced. How often would you get a full cup and what dilution rate do you use before application to the vegetable beds please?
@baconsoda Thanks Brendan. The liquid I drained out the bottom of the bin is called Leachate and is not the same as Worm Tea. It actually has the potential to be harmful to plants instead of helpful although it can be used with care. This was actually the first I drained since setting up the bin. I'll send you an email with more details.
How do you make your worm food?
daggermail1999 2 weeks ago
@daggermail1999 Thanks for the comment. For worm food, we save all vegetable scraps from the kitchen. Periodically, we run them through a food processor to chop them into small pieces and place that in a plastic bag and put it in the freezer. Just take a bag out when needed. The smaller pieces can be consumed faster by the worms and the freezing helps break down the cell structure which also make it easier and faster for the worms to consume.
Regards, Gary
garygardens 1 week ago
Great video series. Question, why not put all the food in at once? won't the worms continue to reproduce to meet the amount of food available?
1toomanyhobbies 1 month ago
@1toomanyhobbies Thank you. I need to do some updated videos on the worm bin. It's been doing very well. Normally, it's best to avoid over-feeding the worms. They will reproduce to accommodate what's available but then you'd have to maintain that level. It's just my wife and myself so we don't generate that much waste and our worm bin manages all we have. I guess we've reached an equilibrium with them, lol.
Regards, Gary
garygardens 1 month ago
Did you notice any liquid in the base of the WF. I never did get any, I did get some worms that found there way down. I just put them back in the feeding tray.
Allen2045 1 year ago
@Allen2045 Yes, I seem to get about a half cup of liquid every day. I'm about ready to empty the bottom tray. Can't wait to see what's in there.
Regards, Gary
garygardens 1 year ago
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dire8straits 1 year ago
@dire8straits Thanks, now that the bin has grown, I have three levels going now, it's amazing how much scrap thee worms can go through. We put very little into the garbage now.
Regards, Gary
garygardens 1 year ago
Your worms look really good. I like your bins. I might have to look into them to replace my homemade one.
TheLazyRawVegan 1 year ago
@TheLazyRawVegan Thanks, I'm very happy with the results so far. Be sure to shop around though, I found prices varied a lot.
Regards, Gary
gmertl 1 year ago
You've got that work business rightly sorted now. The last shot was exactly what I wanted because I was wondering how much liquid was produced. How often would you get a full cup and what dilution rate do you use before application to the vegetable beds please?
Best Wishes, Brendan.
baconsoda 1 year ago
@baconsoda Thanks Brendan. The liquid I drained out the bottom of the bin is called Leachate and is not the same as Worm Tea. It actually has the potential to be harmful to plants instead of helpful although it can be used with care. This was actually the first I drained since setting up the bin. I'll send you an email with more details.
Regards, Gary
garygardens 1 year ago