@tillacat1 I wouldn't, you can use chicken manure, however, it needs to be leached out of all the salts and ammonia. In some parts of the U.S. People will spray water over the wind row creating ice that will insulate the beds. You could also use straw, hay, ect... I will sometimes buy composted cow manure from a garden center. Hope this helps.
i have a problem with ants. i've lived in two different locations and the ants seem to be every where. how can i control them or get rid of them, without killing the worms?
I'd like to make an outdoor worm bin, I have a few issues concerning that.I live at 7,800 ft in the mountains of Colorado.Night time temps in July can drop to 40 degrees.I've seen snow lightly dust the ground the first week of June(happened last June) .I live in a rural area with fox,coons,skunks all over that would tear into the worm bin.I just can't seem to multiply enough worms inside with a 4 tray and 6 tray worm bin.I'd like to be able to pull 40 lbs of black vermicast every 3 months.
@undergroundbasement I live in Colorado also (Pueblo West) moved here from Jefferson county (the Arvada Golden area) at your alt. I would try a bin in ground like the one I have you may try to go a bit deeper for a more constant temp, or you could also put in a soil heater. you can find them on line and run between $30.00 to $50.00 nother thing you can do is add fresh manure during the colder months and as it composts it will create heat and worm up your bin.
@HighPlainsGardening It's a small world,I live in Evergreen,just on the inside of the west outer edge of Jefferson county.Would this work- Maybe a hole dug 4'x8' wide by 18" deep,lay a sheet of 4'x8' plywood in the bottom with 1" drilled drain holes, lining the sides all the way around with 18" plywood walls, then putting another 4'x8' on the top with hinges so the entire 4'x8' top acts as a door flush with the ground, then add just enough bales of hay on top to act as a cold weather barrier?
@undergroundbasement I totally understand I am from West Arvada between Arvada and Golden. The night temps can change a lot. There are a few things you can do 1. Get a soil heater for the worms and keep the compost at least 6in deep I would try 12 or more that way the worms will migrate to the warmth. Also up North in MT, ND, MN. they spray water on there out door rows and it freezes and keeps the worms warm. 2. add fresh cow manure as it composts it will let off heat.
@undergroundbasement It can be done. I have talked to worm farmers as far north as Montana. If your worm box is deep enough the worms can survive (12 + inches you might even go 18 +) You can also use a soil heater to keep the worms working all year. You could also use fresh cow manure, as it composts it will get hot and heat the soil use this with cair it can get to hot. to keep your little friends out I would use a lid or 1 inch chicken wire. Good luck hope this helps.
@undergroundbasement You know, if the worms are red wigglers or european night crawlers they should be able to do well as long as they don't freeze solid. The weather should be no problem.
Thank you for the video. I am in Florida and I would like to know if you know if I could do this here. I currently have an indoor vermicompost 4 teir bin. I want to build an outdoor compost pile and have the worms there year round. Any suggestions would be much appreciated.
@luvtheearth1 First thank you, You should beable to have a worm ben just about any were in the U.S. with that said. I would have some conserns with salt water, sea spray, seepage in the ground, ect. heat would be another factor. If your bin gets to hot that will kill the worms. There are people rasing worms in Florida. just check for salt and keep an eye on the temp of the soil and I belive that you will do great with a worm bin out doors. Good luck and have fun.
can i use chicken manure to heat the boxes in the winter - i don't have horses or cows..also will adding IMO4 help to heat it?
tillacat1 1 week ago
@tillacat1 I wouldn't, you can use chicken manure, however, it needs to be leached out of all the salts and ammonia. In some parts of the U.S. People will spray water over the wind row creating ice that will insulate the beds. You could also use straw, hay, ect... I will sometimes buy composted cow manure from a garden center. Hope this helps.
HighPlainsGardening 2 days ago
i have a problem with ants. i've lived in two different locations and the ants seem to be every where. how can i control them or get rid of them, without killing the worms?
MrBeermanx 2 months ago
Bro, ya don't want bleach paper in the system, just an fyi!
Otherwise. Please keep the updates coming. ty
KingRyltar 3 months ago
good video...
AndysGreenhouse 5 months ago
I'd like to make an outdoor worm bin, I have a few issues concerning that.I live at 7,800 ft in the mountains of Colorado.Night time temps in July can drop to 40 degrees.I've seen snow lightly dust the ground the first week of June(happened last June) .I live in a rural area with fox,coons,skunks all over that would tear into the worm bin.I just can't seem to multiply enough worms inside with a 4 tray and 6 tray worm bin.I'd like to be able to pull 40 lbs of black vermicast every 3 months.
undergroundbasement 10 months ago
@undergroundbasement I live in Colorado also (Pueblo West) moved here from Jefferson county (the Arvada Golden area) at your alt. I would try a bin in ground like the one I have you may try to go a bit deeper for a more constant temp, or you could also put in a soil heater. you can find them on line and run between $30.00 to $50.00 nother thing you can do is add fresh manure during the colder months and as it composts it will create heat and worm up your bin.
HighPlainsGardening 9 months ago
@HighPlainsGardening As for the critters as you can see I use a box. you can also use hardware cloth to line your hole. Hope this helps
HighPlainsGardening 9 months ago
@HighPlainsGardening It's a small world,I live in Evergreen,just on the inside of the west outer edge of Jefferson county.Would this work- Maybe a hole dug 4'x8' wide by 18" deep,lay a sheet of 4'x8' plywood in the bottom with 1" drilled drain holes, lining the sides all the way around with 18" plywood walls, then putting another 4'x8' on the top with hinges so the entire 4'x8' top acts as a door flush with the ground, then add just enough bales of hay on top to act as a cold weather barrier?
undergroundbasement 9 months ago
@undergroundbasement I totally understand I am from West Arvada between Arvada and Golden. The night temps can change a lot. There are a few things you can do 1. Get a soil heater for the worms and keep the compost at least 6in deep I would try 12 or more that way the worms will migrate to the warmth. Also up North in MT, ND, MN. they spray water on there out door rows and it freezes and keeps the worms warm. 2. add fresh cow manure as it composts it will let off heat.
HighPlainsGardening 8 months ago
@HighPlainsGardening ( go out HWY 76) there is a big manure composting place and you can see the steam coming off the mounds.
HighPlainsGardening 8 months ago
@undergroundbasement It can be done. I have talked to worm farmers as far north as Montana. If your worm box is deep enough the worms can survive (12 + inches you might even go 18 +) You can also use a soil heater to keep the worms working all year. You could also use fresh cow manure, as it composts it will get hot and heat the soil use this with cair it can get to hot. to keep your little friends out I would use a lid or 1 inch chicken wire. Good luck hope this helps.
HighPlainsGardening 5 months ago
@undergroundbasement You know, if the worms are red wigglers or european night crawlers they should be able to do well as long as they don't freeze solid. The weather should be no problem.
daggermail1999 3 months ago
Your bills look like coconut!
caholaway 10 months ago
I enjoyed your video. Worms are a great way to compost.
GoingOrganic1 1 year ago
@GoingOrganic1 Yes they are. Thank you
HighPlainsGardening 1 year ago
Thank you for the video. I am in Florida and I would like to know if you know if I could do this here. I currently have an indoor vermicompost 4 teir bin. I want to build an outdoor compost pile and have the worms there year round. Any suggestions would be much appreciated.
luvtheearth1 1 year ago
@luvtheearth1 First thank you, You should beable to have a worm ben just about any were in the U.S. with that said. I would have some conserns with salt water, sea spray, seepage in the ground, ect. heat would be another factor. If your bin gets to hot that will kill the worms. There are people rasing worms in Florida. just check for salt and keep an eye on the temp of the soil and I belive that you will do great with a worm bin out doors. Good luck and have fun.
HighPlainsGardening 1 year ago
Thanks for that great video. I'm going to make my own one soon, this was very informative.
cos1463 1 year ago
@cos1463 I hope you do, you will like using your own compost. Good luck
HighPlainsGardening 1 year ago
Excellent video and new ideas. Water once a week and add some food!
fattymattybrewing 1 year ago
@fattymattybrewing Thank you.
HighPlainsGardening 1 year ago
I will try to get that up in the next few days. Thanks for the comment.
HighPlainsGardening 2 years ago
Thanks
Now
How about a video showing how you overwinter your worm beds?
PQRLOVE 2 years ago