Much fluid in the worm haven can cause the worms to drown. Worm haven (something like a lid, in which your container can sit snugly).

Find a tray to place under the container to collect fluids that drain out of the.If they are happy, the worms won’t want to Microbes in the soil need air – so do the worms! Don’t worry about holes beingīig enough for the worms to escape. Plan to make at least five to six holes in each side. Drill, hammer or punch holes in the sides, bottom and lid of your container for aerationĪnd drainage.Worms to breakdown to materials into soil amendments. Just note that larger containers with more food scraps will require more Something as small as 20” long, wide, and deep, or as big as 3’ long, wide, andĭeep.

Galvanized iron, plastic, ceramic or even untreated wood, though it may absorb You’ll need a container for them to live in.Thriving, so it’s better to start out with a more reserved amount than way too They do reproduce quite quickly when they’re happy and There is no exact formula, butĪpproximately two pounds of worms for every pound of food waste will get you startedįor optimal composting. Red wiggler or tiger worms are considered the best and most popular varieties – quickĪnd efficient. These can be obtained from garden supply stores or online Plus, not all wild species will compost plant materials into soil amendments very Up some earthworms straight from your garden, but that might be an arduous task. You need to find some earthworm buddies! It’s true that you can scavenge and snatch.Earthworms (red wiggler or tiger worms suggested).

Good soil from your garden or finished compost.

Carbon sources or brown matter (dried leaves, newspaper, paper or aged sawdust).

Container (steel, iron, plastic, ceramic, wood).

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