Worm Composting Interviews

Nicholas
#1. January 11th, 2009, at 3:02 AM.

Hey,
Me and my dad have just started a vericomposting system and i was wondering, is it ok to feed our worms bell peppers? I saw it is ok to feed them a little bit of peppers but i wasnt sure whether it was talking about like hot peppers or all types of peppers (including bell peppers).

DOUG HARSHMAN
#3. May 1st, 2009, at 10:19 PM.

Has anyone fed garlic to night crawlers, and if so do they end up smelling like garlic ?

Larry Phillips
#4. January 29th, 2011, at 2:33 AM.

Larry Phillips
#4. January 29th, 2011, at 2:32 AM.

I just started a compost bin and would like to know the ideal PH. I want to add some worms to it and also would like to know what is the best kind for this bin. I also raise daylilies in raised beds and want to add worms to these and also wonder the best kind for these beds. I live just south of Houston,Tx and would really like to find a worm grower close to me. I would like to hear from someone about these concerns.
Thanks and I would really appreciat hearing from you,
Larry Phillips
lpponderosa@aol.com

Adam
#5. February 13th, 2012, at 7:10 PM.

@ Larry Phillips. I’m no “expert” on worms, but from everything I’ve read, the PH for worm composting should be neutral (7) or close to it. As far as the worms for the compost bin, Red wigglers seem to be the best for efficiency and reproducing, while European Nightcrawlers can handle hotter temperatures. I guess it depends where you live and how hot it is. Both of these worms are composters from what I’ve gathered. For your flower bed, you will want other worms that are soil worms. I hope this answered your question and hope I didn’t give any wrong info. I’m sure someone will correct me if I did though