Articles About Vermiculture
Magic Worm Bedding has a sphagnum peat moss base. This organic, fibrous material is believed to have the ability to “hold up to twenty times its own weight.”
Red Worm BiologyAlso called brandlings, manure worms, and trout worms, red worms worms are non-migratory, but they are adaptable to many environments.
Wholesale Worm CastingsAll you have to do is visit your local nursery or home and garden store. It’s also easy to purchase castings online. Although you will have to pay a shipping fee, many online retailers offer rock bottom prices and Internet only specials, which will offset any shipping costs.
Raising Bait WormsRed worms feed on organic decaying matter – they have been breaking down organic waste to make natural fertilizer for millions of years, and they are non-migratory. Although red worms are non-migratory, they are adaptable to many environments.
Red Wiggler WormsIn just one day, red wiggler worms can consume organic material equivalent to their body weight to produce castings equal to 75% of their body weight. Red wiggler worms can convert organic materials into high quality humus, which will provide gardens with earthworm castings, which is considered a complete (and powerful) natural fertilizer.
Compost PestsMany pests attack compost piles that have been improperly constructed. These pests are not to be confused with worms that help the composting process. In fact, many people want worms in their compost piles and may even purchase a worm or two to get the process started or to help move the composting process along more quickly.
Australian Worm Composter“The Australia Worm Farm is a two-piece vermicomposting unit.” It is easy to use and provides users with all the essential tools and information needed to create a worm composter.
What is Vermicomposting?To start the worm bin, wash out the container or bin that you are using. Make sure there are holes in the bottom for water to drain. If the liquid doesn’t drain, a worm bin will most likely go anaerobic and the worms may possibly drown. Managing moisture in the bin is important.
Red Tube WormThese long and lean worms can grow up to 8 feet long. Like the bottom half of a tube of lipstick, the worms’ tube is tough.
How to Make a School Worm FarmOne of the first things you should do to start your school worm farm is purchase red worms. Red worms can be purchased from a number of online retailers or at most plant and/or pet stores. Next, wash out the container or bin that you are using.
Red Worm UsesThe great thing about using red worms for composting is you will never run out of them and they are kept alive. Red worms are very productive breeders. They lay one egg capsule every seven days or so and each capsule hatches an average of three to four earthworms.
Worm Growers OregonOregon worm growers may sell worms to pet stores, bait and tackle stores, and through online stores.
Feeding Compost WormsThere are a number of rules to follow when feeding compost worms. It is important to avoid feeding bones, meat, fat, cheese or dairy, grass, twigs or wood, banana peels, or any synthetic materials to your red worms.
Heating Cables in Worm Bedselectric heating cables are thermostatically set for optimum temperature control. The heating cables in worm beds will maintain a consistent, ideal temperature of 72 degrees.
Tiger WormTiger worms have the ability to consume their own body weight in food each day. This means that because there is plenty to go around, the organic waste material that their bodies produce can also be used as a powerful fertilizer.
Commercial Worm FarmingCommercial worm farmers can breed worms and produce castings or compost in a space as small as a garage or as large as an industrial warehouse.
How to Make a Worm BinSmall-scale worm bins should always have holes in them to allow air to flow and for draining purposes. A small-scale worm bin is usually covered with a lid to prevent the worms from escaping.
Grubs and CompostingIf you plan to find your own worms, then you should examine the soil and the worms for grubs. Simply sift through the worms and soil to look for larvae.
Mealy WormsThe mealy worm is the larva of the mealworm beetle, which is a species of the darkling beetle. Because of their high protein content, mealy worms are mostly used as a food source, but they can also be used for composting.
When to Harvest Compost WormsTo begin composting with worms, you should purchase a hefty amount of red worms. Two pounds, which is equal to around 2,000 worms, should be plenty.
How to Build a Worm BedA worm bed is actually the most important part of a successful worm composting system. A worm bed can be made from either moist newspaper strips or moist leaves.
Composting with WormsComposting with worms or “worm composting,” is the process of using worms to recycle organic material and food scraps into a useful soil amendment called “vermicompost.” Vermicompost is also called “worm compost.”
How to Start a Worm FarmWorm farm material is ready to use immediately or if you choose, you can store it for later use. Worm compost can be added directly into your potting soil or mixed in with your garden soil as a soil amendment. If you notice a worm or two in the compost, don’t be alarmed. This is fairly common.
Worm CondoWorm condos – commonly known as “worm bins,” are used for worm composting. Depending on the scale of your composting project, the size of your worm condo will vary.
Worm GrowingWorm growing is usually done under controlled conditions and indoors. Worm growing is actually a process of using worms to recycle organic material and food scraps into a useful soil amendment called vermicompost.
Can of WormsCan of Worms or “Can-O-Worms” is an odorless and user-friendly compisting system that can be used to fertilize both indoor and outdoor plants.
Worms WayEstablished in 1985, Worm’s Way sells earth friendly gardening products for both indoor and outdoor gardens.
How to Raise Earth WormsWhen raising earth worms, you won’t have to “turn” your worm system. When composting, it is essential to turn your worm system to encourage aeration.
Worm BedsWorm beds are probably the most important components of a successful worm composting system. Worm beds can be made from either moist newspaper strips or moist leaves.
Worm FactoryA worm factory is another term for composting bin. A worm factory can be made at home or purchased from a store. Homemade worm factories may not be as sophisticated as store bought work factories, but if you’re short on cash and you are working on a small scale composting project, a homemade worm factory [...]
Worm ComposterWorm composters or “worm bins” will vary in size based on the scale of your composting project. Some worm composters are “small scale” while others may be “large scale.”
Red Worm ReproductionRed worms are very productive breeders. They lay one egg capsule every seven days or so and each capsule hatches an average of three to four earthworms, although seven or even a dozen per capsule is not uncommon.
Facts About WormsWorms eat so much that they typically produce excrement equal to their own weight every 24 hours.
Worm Holes (Not the Ones in Space – the Ones Made by Worms)When worms create worm holes, this activity aerates and mixes the soil and it is constructive to mineralization and nutrient uptake by vegetation. This is crucial to the health of the earth and soil for gardening and farming.
School Worm FarmWorm farm material is ready to use immediately or if you choose, you can store it for later use. Worm compost can be added directly into your potting soil or mixed in with your garden soil as a soil amendment.
Can Earthworms Live in Mulch?Worms can be found at just about every corner of the earth. They live in trees, in bark, and under rocks as well as along rivers and near springs, and ponds. Their favorite place to live, however, is in the earth’s rich soil.
Worm Lesson PlansLittle boys love them, little girls think they’re gross, and adults think they’re pretty creepy, but one thing that all can agree on is: worms are downright fascinating! There are more than 9,000 species of (segmented) worms in existence today.
Worm Compost: How to Avoid a Parasite AttackPesticides can be used to prevent and kill parasites in grassy areas, flowerbeds, and other outdoor areas, but unfortunately, pesticides cannot be used to manage parasites in worm compost. If you use any types of chemicals in worm compost, you might end up killing your “good” worms. The best way to avoid a parasite attack [...]
Composting Worms: Keeping your worms aliveIf you want to keep your composting worms alive, all that is needed is to follow a few simple steps. Having some knowledge about composting is useful as well. Continue reading to find out about worm composting and the steps needed to be successful at it.
About Worm Composting
So what exactly is worm composting? In [...]
“Worm farm” is actually another term for “worm compost” or “vermiculture.” Worm farming or worm composting is the process of using worms to recycle organic material and food scraps into a useful soil amendment called “vermicompost.” When worms consume food scraps, the scraps become compost as they pass though the worms body. The compost exits [...]
Worm CastingsWorm castings, also called “vermicompost” or “worm compost” is basically worm waste material. But the material isn’t a waste at all. In fact, worm castings are a powerful fertilizer that can be used to help grow plants to their maximum potential. The reason that the worm compost is such a powerful fertilizer is that worms [...]
Worm BinsWorm bins are used for worm composting. Depending on the scale of your composting project, the size of the worm bin will vary. Some systems are “small scale” while others may be “large scale.” Small scale worm bins may be homemade or purchased from a retailer. Small scale worm bins are made of wood, plastic, [...]
Worm HoleWorm hole is defined as a hypothetical passage in space-time connecting widely separated parts of the universe. Worm hole has a second definition as well. It is also defined as a hole made by a burrowing worm. There are many different types of burrowing worms. Some are considered deep burrowing worms while others are considered [...]
Raising WormsThe process for raising worms is much like the process for worm composting. The same materials used for composting worms are the same for raising worms. The reasons for using these materials are the same in both cases as well. The only difference between raising worms and composting worms using the same method is that [...]
Compost WormCompost worm is basically another way to say, “worm composting.” Worm composting is the process of using worms to recycle organic material and food scraps into a useful soil amendment called “vermicompost.” Vermicompost is also called “worm compost.”
As worms consume food scraps, the material becomes compost as it passes though the worms body and [...]
Red worms have so many different names and spellings, that it would be tough to list them all here, but just a few of the other names and spellings for red worms include: Red Wigglers, Red Wiggler, Brandlings, Earthworms, Earth Worms, Redworms, Manure Worms, Red Wiggler Worms, Trout Worms, Compost Worms, and Tiger Worms.
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Worm farm isn’t actually a farm where worms might be raised. Although raising worms is common as it allows individuals to raise large numbers of worms to sell as fish bait, animal food or for composting, raising worms is done under controlled conditions, usually indoors. Worm farm is actually a process of using worms to [...]
Worm FarmingWorm farming is actually another term for “worm composting” or “vermiculture.” Worm farming/worm composting is the process of using worms to recycle organic material and food scraps into a useful soil amendment called vermicompost. Vermicompost is also called “worm compost.” When worms consume food scraps, the scraps become compost as they pass though the worms [...]
Worm CompostingSo what exactly is worm composting? In simple terms, worm composting is the process of using worms to recycle organic material and food scraps into a useful soil amendment called “vermicompost.” Vermicompost is also called “worm compost.” When worms consume food scraps, the scraps become compost as they pass though the worms body. The compost [...]
Meal WormsThere are several types of worms that can be used as bait for fish, reptiles, and birds. Two of the most popular types include the Bait Worm and the Meal Worm. Meal worms are the larva of the mealworm beetle, which is the species of darkling beetle. Because of their high protein content, meal worms [...]
Banded Woolly BearWhile the banded woolly bear does not use its bristles for protection, it has another defense mechanism. If handled or threatened in any way, the banded woolly bear will simply play dead.
Bait WormsBelieve it or not, the market for bait worms is huge in the U.S. and in most other parts of the world. It is estimated that in the state of Maine alone, more than 200 tons of bait worms are produced each year and in the UK, more than 700 tons are produced each year for both commercial and personal use.
Where do earthworms live?Besides the Sahara Desert, it is unlikely that you will find large numbers of worms living in “sandy” areas, especially sandy beaches. You see, the vast majority of worms on our planet can only survive under certain conditions.
Wax Worms Effect on Human SkinAccording to the Cornell Waste Management Institute of the famed Cornell University, worms do not bite. In fact, in nature wax worms do not feed on anything but pollen, honey, cocoons, and beeswax. Wax worm breeders have no problems feeding their inventory of wax worms without the help of pollen and cocoons. These squirmy little creatures can also survive off of an artificial diet of a mixture of dog food, water, and honey or a mixture of Gerber’s mixed cereal, glycerin, honey, and water.
Earthworm Farms: The Bad & the UglyThe massive amount of living creatures in a worm bin or farm is mainly beneficial. However, predators and other creatures find the composting process attractive, to the detriment of worm health.
Earthworms & Other Peaceful Inhabitants in the BinEarthworm bins are alive with activity. Many beneficial creatures, along with bacteria, molds, and fungi make it a comfortable and healthy environment.
Compost TeaCompost tea is also referred to as “worm soup” and is an organic fertilizer and pesticide. Compost tea is the result of vermicomposting, or raising worms for adding to compost piles and in gardens.
VermicultureVermiculture is the practice of ranching – with worms. As the population grows, the vermiculture worms are used or sold for composting and for bait.
Worm CastingsWorm castings are an amazing organic fertilizer for your garden! Worm castings look just like top soil, are rich in many nutrients, and have an earthy, pleasant smell.
Worm Farming and How to Build a Worm FarmWorm farming can be a rewarding hobby, or even a second (or first!) job! And it’s easy to learn how to build a worm farm! So start a worm farm today!
Red Worms: Great for Vermiculture!Red worms are among some of the best worms for composting, which is also known as “vermiculture”.
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