Dont like to touch them! lol Great Video, I got a lot my info on Worms, and Vermicomposting over at HomesteadearthDOTcom, Chris did a great write up on Vermicomposting. I got a lot of Awesome ideas there!
no this does not work with night crawlers. they are not a bin worm and will not compost the materials quick enough. they are more of a ground burrowing worm.
Red worms are bets because they are "surface dwellers" also called compost worms. The red worms also go after organic matter like a sheep after green pastures.
Think about this...when we were kids we found lots of worms in the side of the street but I bet you won't find many red worms in the street because red worms know there is nothing out there worth eating.
I heard to use (and now use) peat moss, with sand and gardening lime, along with dried vine/grape vine leaves for bedding.
Only problem is, if you let the dry leaves rehydrate and have lack of ventilation, they will grow green (and white) mold. This is what I just noticed today. Never had an issue with paper molding (Use non-color newspaper, and rinse well), but then again, I had a black trash bag sealed over the leaves and never did that with my other worm bins.
From what I have research, the fungus and mold are beneficial in the composting process. Some researches say that the worms eat the mold and fungi, and others say that they slurp the goo produced from the decomposition of the organic matter.
I am new to worms so these questions might be silly. I noticed you dont use regular soil? You use shredded paper. I dont drink coffee but will use that if you think its good to use. I was planning on using food scraps like Veg,Fruit. Do you mist the top frequently? Do you clean the whole thing out every few months by removing the worms and replacing the bedding? My plan is a bin/set up like yours to raise fishing worms for my grandfather. Thank you
The worms will eat the shredded paper. Worms love coffee grounds because they fit right in to their mouth and bellies very nicely. Colombian coffee Juan Valdez please (just kidding). Do not have to mist frequently as long as the inside is very humid. If you're only raising worms for fishing don't waste the castings. The worm humus, castings or poop is the best fertilizer in the world. You can mix it with soil for your grandmother's plant pots.
impalapez If you got a starbucks nearby, or any local coffee shop should be able to give you there leftover grounds...
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I have been using left over fruit and pasta in small amounts and misting. Why is coffee important for them? I notice many use grounds to feed the worms.
i was replying to crock's question about an easy way to get them. i never said it was about the money....my worm farm is to provide rich soil for house plants! and because i enjoy watching the progress they make.
okay then get them from a bait shop, it is about the composting not the money. Here in Denver area a bunch of the bait shops don't have them in stock.
Dont like to touch them! lol Great Video, I got a lot my info on Worms, and Vermicomposting over at HomesteadearthDOTcom, Chris did a great write up on Vermicomposting. I got a lot of Awesome ideas there!
DerekMc525 1 year ago
Can I use the worm in my garden for worm composting? And what is the proportion between worms, paper and its food (fruits, vegetables)? Thank you.
free6006 1 year ago
no this does not work with night crawlers. they are not a bin worm and will not compost the materials quick enough. they are more of a ground burrowing worm.
cpgoofy16 3 years ago
would all this work for the tradional night crawler do they eat the same food bedding etc.....
grizzlylongcut01 3 years ago
Red worms are bets because they are "surface dwellers" also called compost worms. The red worms also go after organic matter like a sheep after green pastures.
Think about this...when we were kids we found lots of worms in the side of the street but I bet you won't find many red worms in the street because red worms know there is nothing out there worth eating.
NOSMOJEFF 3 years ago
I heard to use (and now use) peat moss, with sand and gardening lime, along with dried vine/grape vine leaves for bedding.
Only problem is, if you let the dry leaves rehydrate and have lack of ventilation, they will grow green (and white) mold. This is what I just noticed today. Never had an issue with paper molding (Use non-color newspaper, and rinse well), but then again, I had a black trash bag sealed over the leaves and never did that with my other worm bins.
I love vermicomposting :)
guest2424 3 years ago
From what I have research, the fungus and mold are beneficial in the composting process. Some researches say that the worms eat the mold and fungi, and others say that they slurp the goo produced from the decomposition of the organic matter.
To me the mold and fungi are good.
Nipfreakcat 3 years ago
did you really make a video about worms crawling into the dirt? this isnt a very good composting video
ricksander 3 years ago
I am new to worms so these questions might be silly. I noticed you dont use regular soil? You use shredded paper. I dont drink coffee but will use that if you think its good to use. I was planning on using food scraps like Veg,Fruit. Do you mist the top frequently? Do you clean the whole thing out every few months by removing the worms and replacing the bedding? My plan is a bin/set up like yours to raise fishing worms for my grandfather. Thank you
SnowflakeMoray 3 years ago
The worms will eat the shredded paper. Worms love coffee grounds because they fit right in to their mouth and bellies very nicely. Colombian coffee Juan Valdez please (just kidding). Do not have to mist frequently as long as the inside is very humid. If you're only raising worms for fishing don't waste the castings. The worm humus, castings or poop is the best fertilizer in the world. You can mix it with soil for your grandmother's plant pots.
hombrelupa 3 years ago
Thanks we just received African worms last week so far so good . Thanks for the info
SnowflakeMoray 3 years ago
If you got a starbucks nearby, or any local coffee shop should be able to give you there leftover grounds...
impalapez 3 years ago
impalapez If you got a starbucks nearby, or any local coffee shop should be able to give you there leftover grounds...
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I have been using left over fruit and pasta in small amounts and misting. Why is coffee important for them? I notice many use grounds to feed the worms.
SnowflakeMoray 3 years ago
i was replying to crock's question about an easy way to get them. i never said it was about the money....my worm farm is to provide rich soil for house plants! and because i enjoy watching the progress they make.
igloo333 3 years ago
you can get them cheap at any fishing store with live bait.
igloo333 3 years ago
okay then get them from a bait shop, it is about the composting not the money. Here in Denver area a bunch of the bait shops don't have them in stock.
cpgoofy16 3 years ago
@igloo333 You can get them cheaper and in greater quantity (45-55) for $3.99 at Pet Smart.
sly2kusa 6 months ago
Cool, why does he/she touch them?
billybobcarne 3 years ago
I touched them just to make them move so that you can see them.
cpgoofy16 3 years ago
Anyone know if there is an easy way to get red worms for free (or the cost of shipping)?
crock703 3 years ago
I was told that on some freecycle boards or composting forums some people in your area might be willing to share. Try that.
cpgoofy16 3 years ago