Setting Up a Basic Worm Bin
Instructions for setting up a basic Rubbermaid worm bin
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Simple …
Simple Straightforword Clear.
Im gonna do it!
Bentley, you’re the …
Bentley, you’re the only person I know apart from me who sees worms as pets
They sure do! But …
They sure do! But make sure you have the right “composting worms” (Eisenia fetida is the most common species). Soil worms will not reproduce in a bin like this.
do the worms …
do the worms repurduce
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nightcrawlers ( …
nightcrawlers (Lumbricus terrestris) are definitely not well suited for worm bins. An outdoor worm bed sitting on top of the soil (with an open bottom) is a much better option. This worms require soil to love it, a lot more space to spread out in, and cooler temps.
This video was made …
This video was made for educational purposes, so yes some food was sacrificed in order to help me illustrate. I have no idea how this is a “waste” (rather funny to refer to it as such) – Just because a human didn’t consume it certainly doesn’t make it a waste. If you feed an apple to a horse, is that a waste? I just happened to be feeding worms, and making some beautiful compost in the process.
Why are you wasting …
Why are you wasting all that food?
theyll get over it …
theyll get over it eventually.
u can make em reproduce by cuttin em in half. lol
my question in can …
my question in can i use nughtcrawlers that ive gotten from a vending machine as bait to start up my bin will they reproduce? or have they been put under stress being in the little containers???
I forgot to say; …
I forgot to say; anytime we’re in doubt of ink or addional materials added to the paper, it’s the best to PUSH those multimillionaire companies to start switching to organic materials instead. If they know we are concerned they’ll be eagered to change their burning of more fossils. We can help Mother Nature even if we don’t compost =)
I would say: Call …
I would say: Call your local newspaper and ask them type of ink they use. If soy or other organic ink OK to use. Do not use any/all glossy pages…these are covered by a thin plastic film no good for composting =)
Beside cardboards, …
Beside cardboards, I’d like to use shredded newspapers for bedding material also but I’m concerned about the inks used in them. Will newspaper ink be toxic to worms? Thanks
Definitely better …
Definitely better to have them in where it is cooler. It gets really reall hot in Florida in the summer so you don’t want to cook them.
NO there are no …
NO there are no flies around a lot a humidity a have the bin in the balcony and I live in Florida so the heat and the humidity are very high. But I was thinking that when I put the worms in the bin I will move them inside the house were the temp is around 72F Because of AC. What do you think?
Hi,
Without the …
Hi,
Without the worms in the system there is going to be a better opportunity for other organisms to establish themselves. The point of this waiting period is to develop the microbial community so don’t worry about the fungus – just mix everything around before adding the worms. Not sure what “trash worms” are – do you mean maggots? If this system is left in an area where there are a lot of flies it is possible they will invade. Anyway – I’d recommend adding your worms to the system.
I did this, but got …
I did this, but got fungus and trash worms did you know why this happen? I do have red wigglers in a box but haven’t use them in the bin yet. Can you help me? Thanks
I was wondering …
I was wondering where i can get worms to start my worm bin.
Forgot about the …
Forgot about the worm tea question. The best worm tea (compost tea in general) is made from fully mature compost, rather than from the leachate draining from a worm bin (which is generally anaerobic and can contain some harmful compounds that impede plant growth).
That being said, if you drill some holes in the bottom of the bin and catch the leachate you could then mix it with water and aerate it (with an aquarium pump) before use.
Wow you are fast – …
Wow you are fast – I was just about to respond.
For the benefit of anyone else wondering the same thing – composting worms feed on the diverse community of microbes that colonize food waste (causing it to rot). Fresh food waste doesn’t have the necessary microbes to support the worms.
Thanks for the question!
Well you answered …
Well you answered the rotting question on your other video. Thanks for posting these vids.
What about the worm …
What about the worm tea? I’ve never seen anyone let the veggies rot for 1-2 weeks before adding the worms…most add the fresh waste from their kitchen…why the rotting? How long did it take for the worms to digest all of the bedding and veggies?