Comments on: Vermicomposting Trays http://www.redwormcomposting.com/worm-bins/vermicomposting-trays/ Red Wiggler Worms, European Nightcrawlers and loads of helpful Worm Composting Information Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:40:02 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Bentley http://www.redwormcomposting.com/worm-bins/vermicomposting-trays/comment-page-1/#comment-22735 Bentley Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:13:04 +0000 http://www.redwormcomposting.com/?p=241#comment-22735 Hi Mark, I do not use lids at all. I should mention that I DO however keep a couple of fluorescent lights on at all times in my basement 'worm room'. It can be interesting during blackouts (haha) - the worms often come up and start crawling on the surface. I've never tested to see how many will actually try to escape if the lights are left off indefinitely though. A thick layer of dry absorbent bedding may be helpful in terms of keeping the worms down but I have not tested this out (with open systems) myself. Hi Mark,
I do not use lids at all. I should mention that I DO however keep a couple of fluorescent lights on at all times in my basement ‘worm room’. It can be interesting during blackouts (haha) – the worms often come up and start crawling on the surface. I’ve never tested to see how many will actually try to escape if the lights are left off indefinitely though.
A thick layer of dry absorbent bedding may be helpful in terms of keeping the worms down but I have not tested this out (with open systems) myself.

]]> By: Mark http://www.redwormcomposting.com/worm-bins/vermicomposting-trays/comment-page-1/#comment-22676 Mark Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:23:18 +0000 http://www.redwormcomposting.com/?p=241#comment-22676 Hi Bentley, trying this idea out also. I'll be interested to see how it goes. I've got some nice trays set up with shredded cardboard and I have added some worms. Seems like a great way to keep worms! I am also a bit worried about escapes. Would you cover the trays with something? I know some people recommend black plastic, but doesn't that stop the air flow? I tend to use a sheet of cardboard. mark Hi Bentley, trying this idea out also. I’ll be interested to see how it goes. I’ve got some nice trays set up with shredded cardboard and I have added some worms. Seems like a great way to keep worms! I am also a bit worried about escapes. Would you cover the trays with something? I know some people recommend black plastic, but doesn’t that stop the air flow? I tend to use a sheet of cardboard.
mark

]]> By: Brian http://www.redwormcomposting.com/worm-bins/vermicomposting-trays/comment-page-1/#comment-21605 Brian Mon, 08 Jun 2009 23:53:49 +0000 http://www.redwormcomposting.com/?p=241#comment-21605 The Morgan family from Michigan uses these trays stacked in vertical frames to grow millions and millions of worms. When used correctly these worms will really produce. Check out this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U27Aizi64Wg The Morgan family from Michigan uses these trays stacked in vertical frames to grow millions and millions of worms. When used correctly these worms will really produce.

Check out this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U27Aizi64Wg

]]> By: Bentley http://www.redwormcomposting.com/worm-bins/vermicomposting-trays/comment-page-1/#comment-20530 Bentley Wed, 04 Feb 2009 16:38:48 +0000 http://www.redwormcomposting.com/?p=241#comment-20530 Hi Bill, Red worms should be able to survive on paper and cardboard only, but they may be pretty stunted in terms of size - unless that cardboard/paper happens to be soaked in some sort of rich liquid (contain nitrogen etc). The time from mating to maturity can vary WIDELY. Please refer to the following post to see what I mean: http://www.redwormcomposting.com/reader-questions/starting-a-worm-farming-business/ B Hi Bill,
Red worms should be able to survive on paper and cardboard only, but they may be pretty stunted in terms of size – unless that cardboard/paper happens to be soaked in some sort of rich liquid (contain nitrogen etc).

The time from mating to maturity can vary WIDELY. Please refer to the following post to see what I mean:
http://www.redwormcomposting.com/reader-questions/starting-a-worm-farming-business/

B

]]> By: Bill Hartlin http://www.redwormcomposting.com/worm-bins/vermicomposting-trays/comment-page-1/#comment-20360 Bill Hartlin Mon, 02 Feb 2009 15:55:56 +0000 http://www.redwormcomposting.com/?p=241#comment-20360 Gd Day: Two I say 2 questions. Will red worms survive on paper & cardboard only? & From mating to a mature worm, how long does it take? Bill Gd Day:

Two I say 2 questions.

Will red worms survive on paper & cardboard only? &

From mating to a mature worm, how long does it take?

Bill

]]> By: Bob Packard http://www.redwormcomposting.com/worm-bins/vermicomposting-trays/comment-page-1/#comment-13984 Bob Packard Fri, 24 Oct 2008 23:32:07 +0000 http://www.redwormcomposting.com/?p=241#comment-13984 Bentley, If I may. I bought very inexpensive food processor at the Wally store, B&D model FP1450 comes with 1 year warranty only $30.00 US. It works great on food scraps, not very good on paper and easy to clean. Worms eat really fast, 1 week scraps gone in 3 days. Worms are getting fat fast. Bob Bentley, If I may. I bought very inexpensive food processor at the Wally store, B&D model FP1450 comes with 1 year warranty only $30.00 US. It works great on food scraps, not very good on paper and easy to clean. Worms eat really fast, 1 week scraps gone in 3 days. Worms are getting fat fast. Bob

]]> By: Magpie http://www.redwormcomposting.com/worm-bins/vermicomposting-trays/comment-page-1/#comment-13978 Magpie Fri, 24 Oct 2008 20:15:33 +0000 http://www.redwormcomposting.com/?p=241#comment-13978 G'Day from Oz, Bentley! Re: blending food scraps....my BIL always blends his worm scraps and absolutely swears by it. Tried it this week for the first time, put in what would have been a weeks worth, blended instead of just finely chopped it as usual, and it was gone in three days!! Amazing the difference it makes! And L.Bo Marie has the same problem that I faced this week - a surplus of lovely potential worm food PLUS I've also struggled with the idea of having to get out the blender and cleaning it all up every time I want to feed the little darlings, so, lateral thinking - I blended all the scraps I had, put portions in daggy old plastic bags (more environmentally friendly than tossing them or using good clean ones) and froze batches of the blended mush. Two problems solved!! I will defrost the mush before putting it in with the worms, although my BIL puts a chunk of ice on top of his bin in the summer to cool it down as it can get very hot where he is. Hope this is of help - your site has inspired me to start a worm farm and now I'm totally hooked. It would be lovely to think I can give you something back! Thnaks!! M :) G’Day from Oz, Bentley!
Re: blending food scraps….my BIL always blends his worm scraps and absolutely swears by it. Tried it this week for the first time, put in what would have been a weeks worth, blended instead of just finely chopped it as usual, and it was gone in three days!! Amazing the difference it makes!

And L.Bo Marie has the same problem that I faced this week – a surplus of lovely potential worm food PLUS I’ve also struggled with the idea of having to get out the blender and cleaning it all up every time I want to feed the little darlings, so, lateral thinking – I blended all the scraps I had, put portions in daggy old plastic bags (more environmentally friendly than tossing them or using good clean ones) and froze batches of the blended mush. Two problems solved!!

I will defrost the mush before putting it in with the worms, although my BIL puts a chunk of ice on top of his bin in the summer to cool it down as it can get very hot where he is.

Hope this is of help – your site has inspired me to start a worm farm and now I’m totally hooked. It would be lovely to think I can give you something back!
Thnaks!! M :)

]]> By: Bentley http://www.redwormcomposting.com/worm-bins/vermicomposting-trays/comment-page-1/#comment-13966 Bentley Fri, 24 Oct 2008 16:17:30 +0000 http://www.redwormcomposting.com/?p=241#comment-13966 Hey Chad! Good to see you 'round these parts again. ;-) Re: blending food scraps - I used to be leery of this, based on the potential for creating an anaerobic, goey mess - but the idea is definitely growing on me now that I'm looking for ways to speed up the process and ensure that the worms remain well-fed. Your idea re: mixing up the food with bedding materials is definitely right on the money! I'm actually planning to try this out myself (my dad has agreed to part ways with his old, neglected food processor). B Hey Chad!
Good to see you ’round these parts again.
;-)
Re: blending food scraps – I used to be leery of this, based on the potential for creating an anaerobic, goey mess – but the idea is definitely growing on me now that I’m looking for ways to speed up the process and ensure that the worms remain well-fed. Your idea re: mixing up the food with bedding materials is definitely right on the money! I’m actually planning to try this out myself (my dad has agreed to part ways with his old, neglected food processor).

B

]]> By: CHAD http://www.redwormcomposting.com/worm-bins/vermicomposting-trays/comment-page-1/#comment-13912 CHAD Thu, 23 Oct 2008 18:07:17 +0000 http://www.redwormcomposting.com/?p=241#comment-13912 Hi Bentley, Been awhile. Love the tray idea. I just recently expanded to 2 bins. Not sure if I have enough worms yet but they are multiplying. I noticed you mentioned blending the kitchen scraps. Have you found that this works. We talked about it a few months ago and I haven't had a chance to try yet. My wife and I are eating very healthy so we have alot of scraps. I am toying with the idea of blending the food and mixing it with card board and wood shavings(extra crumbly) to get a thick, damp, fibrous salad. MMM, MMM, good! I was thinking to aim for about the consistency of aged manure. This may work for those who don't have axcess to the real deal. Keep up the good work. Chad Hi Bentley,

Been awhile. Love the tray idea. I just recently expanded to 2 bins. Not sure if I have enough worms yet but they are multiplying. I noticed you mentioned blending the kitchen scraps. Have you found that this works. We talked about it a few months ago and I haven’t had a chance to try yet. My wife and I are eating very healthy so we have alot of scraps. I am toying with the idea of blending the food and mixing it with card board and wood shavings(extra crumbly) to get a thick, damp, fibrous salad. MMM, MMM, good! I was thinking to aim for about the consistency of aged manure. This may work for those who don’t have axcess to the real deal.

Keep up the good work.

Chad

]]> By: Bob Packard http://www.redwormcomposting.com/worm-bins/vermicomposting-trays/comment-page-1/#comment-13856 Bob Packard Wed, 22 Oct 2008 22:26:07 +0000 http://www.redwormcomposting.com/?p=241#comment-13856 Hi Bentley, I know that Jerry G. has used this type bin (mortar tub) for quite some time. He probably can lend some expert comment to the the pros and cons of its use. All we need do is ask him. Jerry is never at a loss for advice. Bob Hi Bentley, I know that Jerry G. has used this type bin (mortar tub) for quite some time. He probably can lend some expert comment to the the pros and cons of its use. All we need do is ask him. Jerry is never at a loss for advice. Bob

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