Worm composting

I am describing how I set up my worms bins for my red wiggler worms

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• worm
• composting
• red
• wiggler
• worms

[cpgoofy16]

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.

[igloo333]

you can get them cheap at any fishing store with live bait.

[cpgoofy16]

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.

[billybobcarne]

Cool, why does he/she touch them?

[cpgoofy16]

I touched them just to make them move so that you can see them.

[crock703]

Anyone know if there is an easy way to get red worms for free (or the cost of shipping)?

[cpgoofy16]

I was told that on some freecycle boards or composting forums some people in your area might be willing to share. Try that.

[sly2kusa]

@igloo333 You can get them cheaper and in greater quantity (45-55) for $3.99 at Pet Smart.

[DerekMc525]

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!

[free6006]

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.

[NOSMOJEFF]

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.

[grizzlylongcut01]

would all this work for the tradional night crawler do they eat the same food bedding etc.....

[Nipfreakcat]

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.

[guest2424]

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 :)

[ricksander]

did you really make a video about worms crawling into the dirt? this isnt a very good composting video

[SnowflakeMoray]

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.