Comments on: Win Worms Monthly

By: Hamid Sadeqi

Hamid Sadeqi — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 09:04:07 +0000

Win Worms Monthly:
Burning Question:
How can we make the worms get into the habit of eating and reproducing themselves more so that it becomes their genetic charectristics to be transfering into their next generations?

By: Frankie Oxendine

Frankie Oxendine — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 00:42:27 +0000

Yeah all, here’s my question. Has anyone used corn silk as bedding? If so, what were your results. If not, any reasons why? Thanks All!

By: John W.

John W. — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 13:31:10 +0000

remind me to not click on the box to get an email ever time someone responds on the next “questions” post! 🙂 May not be so bad had I not been the first to respond haha…I hope you answer all the questions that made me wonder too.

By: wayne

wayne — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 21:05:27 +0000

Applying vermicompost or vermicompost tea to newly planted seeds or seedlings…does it affect the growth (stunt or slow the growth of same)?

By: steve k

steve k — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 18:51:07 +0000

What is the best way to share vermicompost and worms, locally? /i live in a place with no garden, and as far as I can tell, there are no red wriggler vendors in my state. I am not looking to start up a business, I just want to share my love of worm composting with others in my community, and I would be more than happy to give away my compost and worms.

And yes, I realize the irony of this question, given that the prize is more worms.

By: tams

tams — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 09:30:46 +0000

I live in Alaska and have access to infinite produce from my local grocer. I bring it home to the ducks and geese and goats and of course, worms. I now have a large box I am using for dumping the produce in and three smaller ones. How am I to keep my worms and compost going this winter? What suggestions do you have to keep the temp at least ambient or to reduce freezing and death of the worms? Won’t the compost itself heat the bed? I am thinking that a few straw bales will help, and an A frame over the bigger ones. The smaller ones I may try to put in the duck or goat barn again this year. Suggestions? Not on FB

By: L Roberts

L Roberts — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 04:01:06 +0000

OOPS…”noxious methyl GAS.”

By: L Roberts

L Roberts — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 03:59:52 +0000

I’ve been landlady to my worms in a Rubbermaid bin, outside my apartment, on the front porch…My worms have survived this summer’s heat very well, but as the cold weather approaches, I am wondering where to place the worm bin to keep those kids warm, and to not freeze them to death.
I cannot keep them in a bathroom shower, because the last bin that I had gave off a noxious methyl ga.
If I were to try to keep my worm bin outside, what do I have to do to avoid my wormies freezing? This is a serious question for me, because I am very attached to my little ones… Thanks.

By: Joe Ferrone

Joe Ferrone — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 03:38:05 +0000

Hey Ed with the steaming popcorn!

(And anyone else with hot compost wast problem)
Haha- HCWP, sounds like a condition. 8)

Make sure you try “pre-composting” that kind of a mix. The heat will actually break down your medium/food/bedding and also create a situation where microorganisms will thrive.

Just wait to incorporate it into your bin until after it goes through this stage.

Then, welcome yourself to worm wonderland!

Hahahahahahaha, I’m cracking myself up tonight.

By: Ed

Ed — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 02:51:23 +0000

Oh! What have I done!? I had a bunch of old, unpopped popcorn kernals that I thought would make some good food. I put a few cups through the blender till powdered then added to my bin. About 4 days later, I checked the bin and it was steaming! I totally cooked most of my worms. 🙁 I moved the few handfuls left into a new container and am starting over again but need to know just how much grain-type foods I can give my worms at a time.
Funeral services have already been held, but contributions can be made in Wormies name to RWC. 🙂