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Worm species found in outdoor compost bins
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Started this discussion. Last reply by rom mendoza Oct 28.
softened water ok to use?
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softened water ok to use?
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These are common in BC (grew up there) and cause a lot of problems for people who love their lawns. Not because the worms do the damage but crows will dig into the lawn to get them out. Would be better if they'd settle for half the worm but they s...
I found 3 big fat worms in a pot with a dead plant some time ago, about the size of a pencil. A friend suggested not to put them in the bin so I let them be. Haven't checked if they are still there or frozen to death by now. I did see they burrowe...
I have been quite fascinated over the last few months since I started and became aware of the various species and their roles in the decomposition process.
I have an outside compost bin. During the summer I went to get compost and discover the bi...
I agree with Rom about the need to add water. But is depends on whether to container is closed or not.
I have a bin system that is now closed for the winter months (although we have almost summery conditions at present) and there is lots of water...
The softening system doesn't add salt to the water. The salt is used the maintain the softener exchanger (a bit complicated without a chemistry background). The softener exchanges things like lime for water. It is intended to protect boilers and t...
Once the temperature drops below 0C (32F) they will die as they freeze.
I bought worms from a bait shop and they stored them in containers in a fridge at 4C and they were all fine.
The bacteria that cause decomposition also produce heat so mater...
I have increased the depth of the layer of shredded paper with the onset of colder autumn weather and the first observation is more stable and acceptable temperature of the bin. Probably relates to the air trapped in the paper acting as an insulat...
I think what you are doing is great. You just need to be careful about any claims made because they could come back to bite you later. If you are unsure about anything leave it out unless there is verifiable fact to back it up.
This is a field fu...
You are correct Susan. The link I posted (research article) earlier on the topic of heavy metals indicates that worms actually absorb heavy metals thereby reducing the burden on the environment. If they die in the environment the metals would stil...
In regard to the heavy metals;
" Graff (1982) examined the accumulation of heavy metals in Eisenia fetida and
Eudrilus eugeniae (Kinberg) before and after feeding on compost made from
municipal garbage. The heavy metal contents (in ug/g dry weigh...
Just a comment on the comments from ForestGardenGirl;
"I have a small issue with the statement commented on by Robert Oats, also, however it is a different one. While there have been studies that show that vermiculture will kill human pathogens (...
In a baby food liquidiser; about 30 seconds, by hand an hour.
You make the following statement on your castings;
"This removes most of the Anaerobic Microbes and any excess heat that these microbes may create. The worms also have the ability to breakdown and remove any pathogens, bad microbes, or heavy meta...
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- When did you start composting with worms?
- June 21, 2009
- How were you introduced to vermicomposting?
- Composting
- What do your worms like to eat?
- not sure yet
- What kinds of worms do you have?
- Dendras and redworm
- What worm bins do you use?
- Plastic storage bins
- How many pounds of garbage do your worms recycle each week?
- 1
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- About Me:
- Semi retired medical professional interested in reducing our family's impact on the environment.
Enjoy anything scientific/biological and find the vermicompost process fascinating. Tried it about 45 years ago for bait but wasn't successful; drowned them all sadly.
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- At 6:35pm on December 7, 2009,
Andrew said…
- Robert, I just responded to your post on the "what a heel" blog. My post is also being moderated, so I think that's just up to the originator of the blog and won't apply to most other posts. My post may also not show up for weeks if the originator of that blog doesn't check in very often.
- At 1:36am on October 13, 2009,
Buddy Byrd said… - Robert,
Same here. I've just recently gotten back into vermicomposting after a long break. I've gotten started with a new batch of EFs and waiting on some ENCs to be delivered. Looking forward to reading more discussions and raising worms.
Thanks,
Buddy
- At 10:12am on August 22, 2009,
Sue said…
- Hello Robert,
I don't want to hi-jack Susan's thread but I do have a question about your set-up.
**The working bin is sitting on the plastic sheet **. I remember you mentioned the plastic sheet is perforated; however, if the bin is sitting right on it, does it not restrict the air circulation somewhat? i.e. ultimately it is as if the working bin's holes equals less than the perforation of the sheet?
- At 12:09pm on July 22, 2009,
giovanni tomaino said… - sounds like you're doing a fantastic job.
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