Worm composting is a fast process that turns kitchen waste into nutrient rich soil. I found the Red Wiggler worms, did an excellent job, maintaining my families kitchen scraps.
What can go into worm compost?
Vegetable scraps Tea bags
Fruit scraps Paper products (no glossy)
Coffee grounds Grass
Flower cuttings Leaves
DO NOT COMPOST MEAT, DAIRY, OR EGG PRODUCTS
Worm composting is a simple process, which can be contained to a small box inside or outside of your house.
There a many ready to go products available on the internet. Composting worms are also found on several internet sites approx. $25.00 a pound. Estimate one pound worms, per every square foot surface area. Bin only needs to be 24” deep. Composting worms don’t go deep in the ground.
Making a worm bin is simple. You just need a container big enough for your needs. Here are some examples: rubber, plastic, galvanized tub, wood, Styrofoam cooler, five gallon buckets, old wheelbarrow or even an old plastic kid pool. Treated wood should not be used; hazardous chemicals may be harmful to the worms.
Ventilation is important to the worms. Drill 1/8” holes, approx. 4 inches apart. Starting at the bottom, and work up the sides. If you plan on keeping the bin inside, do not put hole on bottom unless you have a tray.
Bedding is shredded paper products. Such as, newspaper, end of paper towel rolls, cardboard, egg cartons, junk mail. DO NOT USE glossy paper, REMOVE plastic windows from envelopes. Green grass, twigs, leaves are also used in the bedding.
When you get your wiggly friends, it’s time to get them into their new home.
Finish Preparing Bin
Moisten Shredded Bedding and layer on the bottom for the bin. Place a handful of dirt on top.
Add Worms
Place your worms on top of the bedding.
Maintain
Feed worms at least once a week. Sprinkle with water when needed. Compost bin should be moist, not dry or dripping wet. Give your compost some shade, otherwise you my bake them. Make sure you move the soil around from time to time.
