Comments on: Worm Inn Journal – 09-10-09

By: Bentley

Bentley — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:56:55 +0000

Thanks Robyn – I am definitely looking forward to using this stand! No longer will I dread trying to harvest the vermicompost! lol

By: Robyn

Robyn — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 03:15:53 +0000

This is a great description of how to set up an Inn! I love the stand your dad made – looks super sturdy!

By: Bentley

Bentley — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 18:44:19 +0000

It’s not a matter of it drying out too quickly – I simply meant that unlike a plastic worm tub (enclosed), you do generally need to add moisture to a system like this. This extra aeration is really helpful since it speeds up the composting process and results in higher quality compost.

I suspect that your shade cloth version will dry out a fair bit quicker, but the plastic should help.

By: Rasha

Rasha — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 08:47:57 +0000

If it’s drying out too fast, you could wrap some sheet plastic around it, loosely, leaving the bottom open for air to circulate up around the sides.

I’m making a small version of these, from of the cut-off top of a 5-gallon bucket (with lid) and some doubled 95% shade cloth. I expect I will have to add the plastic sheeting to the outside to keep it from drying out too fast.

By: Bentley

Bentley — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 02:12:10 +0000

Hi Glen – the material Robyn uses to make the Worm Inns is cordura, which is some sort of synthetic fabric. As you might imagine, most natural materials would end up decomposing over time (and would not retain moisture as well).

By: Glen

Glen — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 20:37:27 +0000

What is the red fabric material used to make up the Worm Inn? I wouldn’t think it cotton? Vinyl perhaps? some other plastic?

Thanks, Glen