RED WORM USES

Red Worms are Mother Nature’s composting gurus.  They eat through organic waste at an incredible rate.  One pound of Red Worms can consume between ½ to 1 lb of matter per day.  They cohabitate perfectly with plants, eating only the dead organic matter in the area and converting it to rich nutrients for the plants.  The microbial bacteria that live on worms are completely innocuous to humans, but have been known to destroy viruses and infections that can weaken and kill plants.  The time-released nutrients that Red Worms release are easily absorbed by plants, significantly decreasing your gardening work load because you won’t have to deal with replacing the soil around plants.

Soil Amendment

Red Worms are efficient eaters.  In one week, Red Worms can consume three times their body weight, or more!  The organic waste of Red Worms, also known as worm castings, is a natural soil amendment.  The castings are typically found 5-6 inches into the ground and they condition and  soften the soil.  Additionally, the worms burrow and till the soil around the roots of plants.  This process improves the soil by providing aeration, porosity, and water permeability.  The soil then has a higher water retention capability, yet at the same time, the aeration provides drainage to the soil.  The combined effect is an enhanced mineral absorption as well as a reduction in soil erosion.

Red Worms Are Social Creatures

Unlike other worms that bury deep in the ground, Red Worms colonize close to the surface.  As long as there is space to breathe, the worms will multiply rapidly  in their respective environment.  The worms mature in approximately eight weeks and will start reproducing.  Their numbers double every three to four months.  Thus, a small investment in worms will yield a major payoff, as the population begins to grow exponentially, living off of organic waste.

Red Worms Protect the Environment

What can they eat?  Just about anything is the best answer.  Unlike your red-headed step child, they aren’t picky about the food you feed them.  Red Worms can consume up to 70% of your household waste products.  They tear through kitchen scraps, farm manure, and all paper products.  Take your old news papers and dryer lent, throw it in the bin, and watch the worms devour it! 
You may also use these worms as an earth-friendly food for reptiles and fish.  Many fishermen like the redworms because of their vigorous wiggling action.  Albeit they are smaller than their brothers the European Nightcrawlers, the Red Worms can survive longer at lower temperatures in the water.

Vermicomposting
A considerable amount of research has been done regarding the effects of worm compost on plant growth.  The results show indisputably that worm compost really does help plants grow faster and increases the chance of plants growing up to be healthy because the co-habitation of worms helps fight destructive viruses that can kill plants.  Vermicomposting makes perfect sense.  Why do scientists continue to make environmentally destructive products to protect plants when Mother Nature solved the problem millions of years ago through the Red Worm?

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Materials:

Worm bins can come in all shapes and sizes.  The important thing to remember about a worm bin is that it is deep enough to keep the worms happy.  Typically, worms want to be between two and six inches from the surface.  They will lay their eggs at the bottom of the worm bin, so I recommend that you have at least eight inches of length for the bin.

Here are two materials that I would recommend using:

Wood
Plastics: Rubber Maid containers

Avoid using metals: they tend to emit poisons into the soil due to moisture mixing with the bin.

A lot of websites offer worm bins that cost between $80 and $100.00

I have to say that if you are going to have multiple pounds of worms, you may want to buy a bin.  They are sturdy, breathe well, and can hold multiple pounds of worms in a compact section.  I recommend the Vermihut bin.

However, if you wish to buy only a pound or two of worms and that will suffice for your garden, then please don’t hesitate to build your own bin.  The following information will help you get started. 

Materials:  You can use just about anything for your bin, however, I find that wooden bins work the best because they allow the dirt to breathe and they don’t smell.  Also, a good substitute is Rubbermaid Containers.  They are cheap and easy to use.

DON’T USE:  Metal containers- they tend to rust and emit poisons when mixed with the dirt’s moisture.

For one to two pounds of worms, use the following measurements for your bin:

Ideal Size:
Depth: 12 inches
Width x Length:  2 ft. x 3 ft.

Once you’ve created the bin, punch holes one inch in diameter in the bottom of your bin and on the sides.  Place chicken wire or a grate on the inside to prevent soil and worms from escaping.  The holes allow for moisture to escape (remember that your soil needs to be moist but not wet).  The water that leaves this soil is often used to make an organic fertilizer called Worm Tea.

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That’s about it.  Bins are pretty simple to make.  For more questions about how to create your own worm farm or to buy worms at wholesale rates, visit our website:
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Oh my! what an amazing experience owning my own 1200 worms is.   Folks this is quite something!

I was a tad taken back however when someone told me  that  these little guys (all 1200 of them) are very partial to a little diversity when it comes to meals.

Now if  you know nothing about being ‘a full on, you beauty, why didn’t I do all this before, in your face worm farmer’ - then this post could be just what you need.

If you are thinking about getting seriously into worm farming then you need to  know what to feed your new resident worms to ensure that they grow up to be healthy, happy worms.

Here is a sample Menu that I  was given when I started Worm Farming.

• FRUIT -  watermelon, bananas, mangos, grapes, peaches and nectarines peelings
• VEGETABLES - carrots, potatos, zucchinis, corn cobs, broccoli, beans and pumpkin peelings and scraps etc
• MEAL LEFTOVERS – cooked vegetables, stewed and fresh fruit
• OTHER FOODS – cheese, the occasional feed of bread, cake and biscuits. Egg shells (crushed), tomatoes,oranges and grapefruits.
• FROM THE OCEAN – seaweed
• TEA AND COFFEE? – Yes, like tea bags and coffee grounds
• FROM THE CLEANING CUPBOARD - vacuum cleaner dust
• HOUSEHOLD ADDITIONS - sawdust and soaked cardboard
• OTHER STUFF – hair clippings and aged pet poo.

Important: Ensure that the ‘pet poo’ you choose is free of vermicides as these are specifically designed to kill worms in cats, dogs and other animals.

And, another things folks, remember the little suckers only enjoy ‘aged poo’ in moderation.

Also – ‘Well Fed Does Not Mean ‘FAT’

‘Well Fed Worms’ however, will happily keep to their side  of the  business arrangement and manufacture , via their worm castings and liquid,  a premium and environmentally friendly fertilizer for your roses and other plants as well.

Direct From The Worm Farm!

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