What is the best compost for worms?
Although castings may be waste to the worms, they are a rich treasure for gardeners. Vermicompost is richer in essential plant nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium than traditional compost. It also contains microbes that help plants grow.
How do you use Wormery compost?
For best results, add small amounts of waste often to the wormery.
- Chop the waste into smaller pieces so it can be eaten faster.
- Place the food on the top of the compost.
- Alternatively, bury the food within the compost to create feeding pockets.
Where can I buy compost worms?
These worms are widely available and easy to come by. Most purchase them from a vermi-supplier for composting or similar use, but you can also often find them in some bait shops and fishing stores.
What compost can worms eat?
When vermiculture feeding, basically go “green.” Worms will eat almost anything that you would put in a traditional compost bin such as coffee grounds, crushed eggshells, plant waste, and tea leaves.
What are the best worms for a Wormery?
Tiger worms are the best worms you can use in your wormery for worm composting….These are:
- The Tiger worm, aka the Brandling worm.
- The Bluenose worm, aka Dendobaena and the European night crawler and by some as Eisenia hortensis.
How long does a Wormery take to compost?
How Long Does Each Tray Take To Compost? Approximately 3 months from start to finish. As above this is dependant on the health of your wormery, the amount of worms and the season.
Are earthworms the same as compost worms?
The main difference between earthworms and compost worms is that earthworms are burrowing, segmented worms that are important for aerating and draining the soil whereas compost worms are the red surface-dwelling worms used in composting.
What are worms favorite food?
Worms love lettuce, kale, Swiss chard, to name a few of these vegetables. Be sure to cut these scraps down into small pieces or even food process them. Remember to thoroughly rinse off all hot spices, sauces, oils, dressings, and cheeses because they can harm your vermicomposting project.
How long can you keep a Wormery without any worms dying?
Effective but expensive and far from essential. Coffee grounds and tea bags. Worms are quite happy for two to three weeks without feeding.