Comments on: Worm Inn Update

By: Corina

Corina — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 16:27:00 +0000

This is a great website…but I can’t take credit. My website is Design-and-Conquer . com

I’m using a rubbermaid container, but will probably buy a worm bin in the future so I don’t have to really dig to get to the good stuff. The worm bin is a great idea.

Corina

By: Luke Byrnes

Luke Byrnes — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 16:20:33 +0000

Thanks for the quick reply Bentley.

I’m going to start it up next week. I will return with my problems.

So glad I stumbled on your site!

By: Bentley

Bentley — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 15:42:22 +0000

Not to take anything away from Corina (haha) – but this here site is MINE, ALL MINE!!
[insert evil laugh]

This might sound odd, Luke (coming from a guy that sells Worm Inns) but you might simply try using a regular ol’ Rubbermaid tub for your first system. They are very easy to set up, easy to find in local stores, and inexpensive!

To answer your question, the Worm Inn is approx 2 cu ft in volume.

By: Luke Byrnes

Luke Byrnes — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:23:50 +0000

Bentley and Corina,
I have just discovered your site and I am really excited! I have never vermicomposted before and your information has been quite helpful. I was getting ready to convert a rubbermaid into a compost bin but it sounds like the Worm Inn might be a better option.

Bentley, you mentioned that I will get muck at the bottom of a plastic compost bin, why is that?
What is the volume of the Worm Inn?
As a beginner do you think it might be better to get acquainted with vermicomposting using a rubbermaid bin?

I love the site and will be checking back in a lot. I am running a summer environmental education program in Philadelphia and our first lesson will be on vermicomposting. Your site will be a big help.

Thanks,
Luke

By: Corina

Corina — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 15:56:01 +0000

That’s how I thought it would be, just wasn’t sure. Thank you! )

By: Bentley

Bentley — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 15:41:15 +0000

Hi Corina,
The idea is that by the time you start harvesting, the worms should mostly be near the top – well away from where you are taking out compost. Obviously this is an ‘in theory’ scenario, and of course there will end up being some worms in the mix.
To control the flow of materials out of the bottom I would simply constrict it with your hand before pulling the release strings – this way you are in control of the amount of material that falls out.

By: Corina

Corina — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 03:00:20 +0000

When you empty the compost out of the bottom, how do you keep the worms from falling out and having to sort them out?

By: Robyn

Robyn — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 15:25:23 +0000

Hi Kami,
This is yet to be determined. So far no mold has developed on my original bag and I’ve had it in action for a couple months. I chose the material (cordura) because of its moisture repellent properties and I’m hoping these properties will protect agains mold as well. I’ll give an update as time goes on. Thanks for asking.

By: Kami

Kami — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 19:24:05 +0000

How do you protect the material so that it doesn’t mold (like the creepy pants did)?