How are worms formed?
If I have organic matter in a compost bin outside, will worms eventually form inside the bin?
If I keep a compost bin indoors, will worms form inside the bin?
How is it that worms develop when meat is left out on the countertop for a long time or in a garbage can in the hot summer; did the meat already have dormant worms?
No, worms dont just 'form'. Earthworms will come along to your compost heap and help break it down. The worms you talk about on rotting meat are maggots that appear there because flies come along and lay their eggs on the meat, and the eggs hatch and out come the maggots. This is so the maggots have something to feed on as they grow, before they too become flies.
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Consulting with my Vermicomposting Guru
PamJ, author of the My Lovely Worms blog (www.mylovelyworms.blogspot.com) has agreed to adopt my worms and compost bin because I can’t handle the pressure of worm ownership! Here she explores the bin and shows off her own happy (and lovely) worms.
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worm farming.?
I could use a good design for a medium sized worm bin and maybe a little info for starting a worm farm.will be used mainly for personal composting if it generates any money it will be over flow.also trying to get my little ones interested in something other than tv or gameboys and what kid dont like playing with worms.any info will help.thanks.
If you can get a big plastic drum, like a 55 gallon one, and cut in in half, it makes an ideal worm habitat. Worms do like shredded, wet newspaper, but I recall reading somewhere that coffee grounds are not good for them. Also, if you don't keep a small light over them at night, they will crawl out. Many worm farmers also have rabbits, and keep the rabbits over the top of the worms. The worms consume the rabbit droppings, and turn it into precious castings to be used in earth friendly gardening. Worms will also consume varying amounts of kitchen refuse, but alot of keepers feed their worms cornmeal, which they have sprinkled on top of the bed, followed by a sprinkling of water. Also, ground limestone is applied to maintain the proper pH in the bed. I would suggest contacting your county agent for information. And, if your state agriculture department publishes a market bulletin, you can oftentimes find people advertising their worms. Try to find someone near you to buy your worms from – this is likely to be your very best source for guidance.
Wormcompost at sub-tropical temperatures?
Hi, I live in Taiwan. I am French. I am willing to set a worm compost bin on my balcony but my concern is how to deal with summer high temperatures (could reach 37-38 C degrees). From most of websites mentioning worm compost, It never talk about this and always talk about 27-28 as a maximum. I decide to ask this question on Yahoo Australia because the climate of North Australia is quite similar with Taiwan
Thanks for time!
Philippe
Hi Phillipe
I used to live in North Queensland, Australia where temperatures often exceeded 35 degrees and humidity was also very high. I had a worm farm that worked quite successfully. The key to a successful wormfarm in the tropics is size. The compact round modular systems that are about 20 gallons in volume aren't any good as they heat up too easily. Often they come in only one colour…black, and this compounds the problem.
I kept my worms in two large bathtubs that I placed on stands in an open shed in my backyard. This allowed enough volume that if the air temperature got fairly high, the centre of the farm was still relatively cool (about 28 degrees) and the worms would retreat to this area. There was sufficient airflow around the tubs as they were raised and I kept a number of moist hassion bags on the surface.
The other benefit of using bathtubs is that the plughole in the bottom can be easily fitted with a tap to allow easy access to the worm juice which as you know is an excellent fertiliser.
The only downside to this system is that access to the castings isn't as easy as the modular systems as you have to move the worms and the top layer of vegetable scraps etc to get to it. I actually enjoy this part though as it gives me a good opportunity to check the health of the worms.
I hope this helps.
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why are the worms in the garden pale and fat and the ones in the compost bin red and thin?
Because different species of worm inhabit different spaces. The large fat worms in your garden soil would probably be lobworms. These do not like being confined for long and like deep depths of cool damp soil. They are the ones that aeriate your garden soil.
The red worms in your compost are dendrobenas, which are the main composting worms, they eat around half their bodyweight each day!
There are many different kinds of worm, all doing different things but all, in the end, making and improving our soils.
Lobworms make wonderful bait when fishing!
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conversion problem….help?!?
A large worm composting bin contains about 1500 red wriggler worms in every cubic foot of compost. If the bin holds 0.65 cubic yards of compost, how many total worms are living in the bin?
A stupid question, 1500 red worms would ocupy at least a cubic foot so in every cubic foot there would be all worms and no compost or a cubic foot of compost would have no room for any worms, hence 0.65 cubic yards of compost would have no worms at all.There wouldnt be any room for them.
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compost bin querie?!!!?
i have just started my new compost bin which is sat at the top of my garden on ground i have cleared of weeds and over grown hedge i live in the heart of a small village, and wondered, how to encourage worms or how do i know there will be worms in my bin or do i have to get some from a worm farm!!? also how many as its a big bin!!!
my 3 year old found a worm whilst digging up my bulbs the other day which i have put in so i know i have one!!
also any tips on what to add.
Go to an anglers shop. You should be able to get hold of some tiger worms. These are the ones to use. Place damp newspapers on the bottom of the bin, put worms on paper and cover with soil. Put in any organic kitchen waste eg.any veg peelings, egg shells, tea leaves, in other words anything that will rot down. Also put your bin on bricks, make a few holes in the bottom and place a bowl there. The liquid that drips off makes an excellent fertiliser when diluted, good luck !
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Should compost bins be open to the air or closed to seal in heat?
Some people say you have to let the air get in and others say you have to close it up in order for the heat to build up which hastens decomposition. Who is right?
Also looking for ideas on
*how to do a home made compost bin.
*Steps in creating good compost.
*how to attract worms
*can I use chopped up twigs
*should I mix soil in with the compost to hasten decomposition.
great info here…
http://www.compostguide.com/
you can make this easy or more complicated…. a pile in the back corner is easy…. a tub, 'machine' , or other container is not as easy…. the whole deal is to do it!!….
there's piles that are turned a couple times a week… some daily in barrels… some never get turned at all… some are done with everything under the sun, some with only leaves and grass…. and yes, soil is a good kickerupper!… the worms will find YOU…..
the magic recipe is greens plus browns plus water plus air…. that makes it cook!…
read the site and you'll be ready to do it!!!….
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Are compost bins, supposed to be outside or are there some indoor ones?
I am far up north and our summers are warm but the winters are cold, so should my compost bin be inside? Compost bins are made of plastic right, will it not crack if it is outside in the cold winter? Is it safe to have a compost bin indoors, will the worms crawl away?
Vermicomposting
Through this method, red worms(Lumbricus rubellus) found in gardens— are placed in bins with organic matter in order to break it down into a high-value compost called castings. Worm bins are easy to construct (they are also commercially available) and can be adapted to accommodate the volume of food scraps generated.
Types of Waste and Waste Generators
Worms will eat almost anything you would put in a typical compost pile (e.g., food scraps, paper, plants). Vermicomposting can be ideal for apartment dwellers or small offices that want to derive some of the benefits of composting and reduce solid waste. It is frequently used in schools to teach children conservation and recycling.
Climate or Seasonal Considerations
Worms are sensitive to variations in climate. Extreme temperatures and direct sunlight are not healthy for the worms. The optimal temperatures for vermicomposting range from 55 °F to 77 °F. In hot, arid areas, the bin should be placed under the shade. By vermicomposting indoors, however, one can avoid many of the problems posed by hot or cold climates. The primary responsibility is to keep the worms alive and healthy by providing the proper conditions and sufficient food.
Requirements
Vermicomposting has only a few basic requirements, among them: worms, worm bedding (e.g., shredded newspaper, cardboard), and a bin to contain the worms and organic matter. Maintenance procedures include preparing bedding, burying garbage, and separating worms from their castings.
Results
One pound of mature worms (approximately 800-1,000 worms) can eat up to half a pound of organic material per day. It typically takes three to four months for these worms to produce harvestable castings, which can be used as potting soil. Vermicomposting also produces compost or "worm" tea, a high-quality liquid fertilizer for house plants or gardens.
http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/non-hw/composting/vermi.htm
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I have a compost bin but there seems to be a lot of ants in it…..?
Is this good or bad? Because isnt it worms you want in the bin and won't the ants eat the worms?? Could there even be a nest?? Help appreciated
Don't need to use ant powder – think of the chemicals, a couple of kettles of boiling water will do the job quite satisfactorily.