Comments on: Worm Inn Journal – 02-02-10 http://www.redwormcomposting.com/worm-inn/worm-inn-journal-%e2%80%93-02-02-10/ Red Wiggler Worms, European Nightcrawlers and loads of helpful Worm Composting Information Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:46:37 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Bentley http://www.redwormcomposting.com/worm-inn/worm-inn-journal-%e2%80%93-02-02-10/comment-page-1/#comment-24322 Bentley Fri, 05 Feb 2010 19:05:43 +0000 http://www.redwormcomposting.com/?p=2012#comment-24322 Hi Jennifer, These bags DO take a fair amount of time to break down (in a worm composting system). I don't think I've ever really paid enough attention to determine exactly how long, but I'm sure it would be months under typical conditions. I don't worry too much about it, and will simply pull them out of an active system if I feel they are getting in the way (more than likely adding them to a more passive system). I haven't had too much trouble with shredding, but if they are too full they'll sometimes break when I try to pull them out of the holder. Hi Jennifer,
These bags DO take a fair amount of time to break down (in a worm composting system). I don’t think I’ve ever really paid enough attention to determine exactly how long, but I’m sure it would be months under typical conditions. I don’t worry too much about it, and will simply pull them out of an active system if I feel they are getting in the way (more than likely adding them to a more passive system).
I haven’t had too much trouble with shredding, but if they are too full they’ll sometimes break when I try to pull them out of the holder.

]]> By: Jennifer S http://www.redwormcomposting.com/worm-inn/worm-inn-journal-%e2%80%93-02-02-10/comment-page-1/#comment-24317 Jennifer S Fri, 05 Feb 2010 04:51:05 +0000 http://www.redwormcomposting.com/?p=2012#comment-24317 Hey, Bentley - thanks for giving me something to read other than the PTA website! How long does it take your compost bags to break down? They look the same as the corn starch ones I use, but in my system they seem to linger for quite a while. Do yours shred when you take them off the roll? Very dangerous for using while walking the dog! Hey, Bentley – thanks for giving me something to read other than the PTA website!

How long does it take your compost bags to break down? They look the same as the corn starch ones I use, but in my system they seem to linger for quite a while.

Do yours shred when you take them off the roll? Very dangerous for using while walking the dog!

]]> By: Bentley http://www.redwormcomposting.com/worm-inn/worm-inn-journal-%e2%80%93-02-02-10/comment-page-1/#comment-24311 Bentley Thu, 04 Feb 2010 19:36:54 +0000 http://www.redwormcomposting.com/?p=2012#comment-24311 Hi John - yeah I would imagine that would be an important contributing factor as well. The system is definitely warmer than systems close by, but I'm sure that's also due to the simple fact that I've been adding quite a lot of waste to this system lately (but not to the others). That being said, I'm sure this system would be warmer on average than a regular bin. Hi John – yeah I would imagine that would be an important contributing factor as well. The system is definitely warmer than systems close by, but I’m sure that’s also due to the simple fact that I’ve been adding quite a lot of waste to this system lately (but not to the others). That being said, I’m sure this system would be warmer on average than a regular bin.

]]> By: John H. from Orlando http://www.redwormcomposting.com/worm-inn/worm-inn-journal-%e2%80%93-02-02-10/comment-page-1/#comment-24308 John H. from Orlando Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:30:59 +0000 http://www.redwormcomposting.com/?p=2012#comment-24308 It would seem that because of the air exposure from all sides that you have greatly increased the surface area. I suspect this is the reason why the capacity has also increased. How does the temperature inside the Worm Inn compare to the bin systems in the same area? It would seem that because of the air exposure from all sides that you have greatly increased the surface area. I suspect this is the reason why the capacity has also increased.

How does the temperature inside the Worm Inn compare to the bin systems in the same area?

]]> By: Bentley http://www.redwormcomposting.com/worm-inn/worm-inn-journal-%e2%80%93-02-02-10/comment-page-1/#comment-24297 Bentley Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:30:19 +0000 http://www.redwormcomposting.com/?p=2012#comment-24297 Hi Nathan, I am using Red Worms (Eisenia fetida/andrei) Hi Nathan,
I am using Red Worms (Eisenia fetida/andrei)

]]> By: Nathan http://www.redwormcomposting.com/worm-inn/worm-inn-journal-%e2%80%93-02-02-10/comment-page-1/#comment-24296 Nathan Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:17:39 +0000 http://www.redwormcomposting.com/?p=2012#comment-24296 What kind of worms are you using? What kind of worms are you using?

]]> By: Bentley http://www.redwormcomposting.com/worm-inn/worm-inn-journal-%e2%80%93-02-02-10/comment-page-1/#comment-24295 Bentley Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:11:08 +0000 http://www.redwormcomposting.com/?p=2012#comment-24295 That's the funny thing, Catherine - I don't even think I'm close to maximum carrying capacity for worms in this system! I'm sure a LOT of this has to do with the fact that there is so much air flow. I also have a sneaking suspicion that other critters, like springtails, might be playing an important role as well. Will be interesting to see how the daily average changes over time - perhaps I've just been lucky so far! 8) That’s the funny thing, Catherine – I don’t even think I’m close to maximum carrying capacity for worms in this system! I’m sure a LOT of this has to do with the fact that there is so much air flow. I also have a sneaking suspicion that other critters, like springtails, might be playing an important role as well.
Will be interesting to see how the daily average changes over time – perhaps I’ve just been lucky so far!
8)

]]> By: catherine http://www.redwormcomposting.com/worm-inn/worm-inn-journal-%e2%80%93-02-02-10/comment-page-1/#comment-24291 catherine Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:16:30 +0000 http://www.redwormcomposting.com/?p=2012#comment-24291 Wow!! That is a huge amount to be able to add to a system with a relatively small surface area!! How many worms do you reckon you have in there? Wow!! That is a huge amount to be able to add to a system with a relatively small surface area!! How many worms do you reckon you have in there?

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