Comments on: Lots of Mold in My Worm Bin!

By: dave

dave — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 02:04:21 +0000

Thanks for a helpful post! I have some kind of yellow-green fungus or mold that seems to be spreading a bit; I will try your tips above and see how they work!

By: sandia

sandia — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 20:38:07 +0000

Ok, so ;I read the above about mold, which I just found a royal flush (no pun intended) of in my bin. It probably was from overfeeding just lately, (cause I’ve had a successful bin for over 3 years). It has been very hot here AND I put in a lot of stuff twice in the last 10 days. I took out the top 3″ or so (with most of the obvious mold) yesterday, and did stir up the top after that.
My question now is about altering the pH. You mentioned egg shells, but I’ve heard that they are too sharp for the little critters, and I can believe that. I know I could grind them up, but have not wanted to get my grinder all funky with dried egg whites (even if the egg whites are good and dried). I will look into a way to get some of them ground to use, but I’m wondering if you have any other ideas about mechanizms of changing the pH.
AND, even tho I do not see dead worm YET in my bin, do I have to worry now that the bin has GONE SOUR, and do something drastic to change it SOON!!!

By: Danielle

Danielle — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 22:01:07 +0000

Thanks for this insightful and reassuring post. I am just starting my bin and I have run into the first mold scenario listed above and I feel much more reassured. I’m very thankful that there is such an abundance of information on your site to help guide me through this composting experience. This is all very new to me but I’m excited for this to play out and see the developing stages of composting with my new red worm buddies. Thanks again