VermiPonics System – 02-12-10

Seedlings starting to emerge in the vermiponics bed

I guess it’s update-post day here on the blog (haha). Just wanted to let everyone know how the vermiponics system was coming along. As you can see, we’re starting to get some seedlings emerging in the bed! I wasn’t sure how quickly this would happen (or how quickly these plants typically germinate), but 2-3 days seems not too bad to me!

Lettuce Seedlings

Spinach Seedlings

The garlic plant has grown a little as well!

I’ve been curious to know how the worms are doing these days, but have resisted the urge to poke around (at least until the plants are fairly well-established). I have a sneaking suspicion that they are doing just fine.

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Written by Bentley on February 12th, 2010 with no comments.
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Winter Worm Windrow – 02-12-10

Super quick winter worm composting update. Temperatures have been gradually increasing since the last time I did anything with the pile (late last week, if I remember correctly), and have been over 20 C (68 F) for the last few days (even during the night).

I haven’t even touched the two bales of hay (grass and alfalfa) my dad brought over last week, but I did add (last week) a plastic garbage can full of leaf/grass waste from last fall, mixed with food waste – so that has certainly helped!

Hoping to spend a bit more time with the bed next week to see how the worms are doing!

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