Is Cedar safe for worms?
Wood that contains a natural pest deterrent (such as cedar, redwood, and cypress) may be toxic to worms. If you paint the outside of your bin, leave the inside unpainted.
What are the red worms in my compost bin?
It’s then time to bring on the workers: orangey-red, pale-striped and thrashing compost worms – often called brandlings or tiger worms – that live among decaying organic matter. Add them to the mix in your bin, and relax. They’ll quickly get to work, eating their way through anything that rots.
Can I put red worms in my compost pile?
Yes, you can add red wigglers to a compost pile. You will want to keep the pile a little wetter than you would a normal hot compost pile to keep the worms happy. They will leave the pile if it gets too dry or too hot. But, if you keep it moist and stocked with food scraps, they should stick around.
Where can I buy red worms for composting?
Instead, you need redworms — Eisenia foetida (also known as red wiggler, brandling or manure worm) and Lumbricus rubellus (manure worm). You can buy worms from sites like PlanetNatural.com. We have red wigglers for sale in quantities ranging from 250 to 15,000 worms.
What kind of box to use for worm compost?
Types of Worm Bins. Bottomless bins are one type of vermicomposting system, which is used for building earthworm boxes. You can also use plastic containers, wooden boxes or even bamboo. Avoid containers of metal, which leach into the soil and increase mineral concentrations.
When did I start composting with red worms?
Red Worm Composting – Welcome! For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Bentley (“Compost Guy”) Christie and I’ve been a crazed worm composting fanatic (or “vermiholic” if you prefer) for nearly 20 yrs now. I started this website back in 2007 with the simple intention of sharing my passion with the world. So far so good!
How to make a vermicomposting bin for worms?
Add your pound of worms and stir it all up. Cover mixture with damp piece of cardboard then place the empty bin on top of the cardboard and cover with the ventilated lid. Place the non-ventilated lid upside-down, position your 4 blocks on top of it, then place the bins atop the blocks like so…
Is it worth it to compost with worms?
Composting worms speeds up the composting process. New worm bin owners tend to make mistakes. Once you get the hang of vermicomposting, you will love it! Reducing trash, saving the earth, and creating free fertilizer makes worm composting worthwhile.
