Comments on: Pineapple Vermicomposting

By: oneman

oneman — Fri, 10 May 2013 10:23:30 +0000

Hello Luke.

Not sure what system you are using. It sounds like you system is too wet and does not have enough air flow. Too much rotting food will cause the smell so add more carbon rich material ( shredded cardboard or paper ) this will help. Refrain from adding any more food untill the smell has gone.

By: Luke

Luke — Tue, 07 May 2013 23:28:15 +0000

Hello Friends – how do I keep my worm farm from smelling rotten?

By: Bentley

Bentley — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:33:22 +0000

Thanks for all the feedback. Should have an update today.
Someone actually just posted a comment on the older pineapple post (linked above) saying pineapple wiped out her worm population. I could see maybe if a LOT of it was added and the worms were forced to be in contact with it – but if added in moderation I’m doubtful that would be the culprit (or at least not the only one).

By: oneman

oneman — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 20:32:17 +0000

Its true! and goes beyond everything we have been taught. they love onions/peppers/garlic/chillies and citrus peel, it all seams to be no problem for them. They never know when to stop, it still amazes me!

By: maui_ont

maui_ont — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 05:02:50 +0000

I find pineapple makes my worm composter smell better than pleasent. I know oranges also can be a no no- but it gives a citrus twist to a great earthy smell!

By: The Garbage Guru

The Garbage Guru — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 17:38:53 +0000

Look forward to that one! I know pineapples will eat iron with no problem. Of course so will picante sauce. My worms seem to like rotten onions. May be a good “Worm inn” challenge here B! Let me save up a few rotten onions. Maybe just grind some up? Cool thing about onions is some are sweet. Vidalias come availabe might try different type onions. Maybe you should start a discussion for a volunteer group? I see peppers as another challenge. It warms up i may make a “Worm inn Gymnasium?” Lol!

By: Jerry Gach

Jerry Gach — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 00:33:16 +0000

I’ve got a wife that LOVES fresh pineapple, a pineapple corer, and an unlimited supply of Worm Inns. I have no problem putting 6-8 pineapples (cored) in a single Worm Inn. When pineapples go on sale, I buy a ton of them.

By: John W.

John W. — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:11:14 +0000

I have used big chucks of pineapple before.
I have had positive experiences. I think taht even though it is an acidy food…it has SO MUCH sugar that it explodes with what the worms want. I guess the pros of tons of food outweigh the cons of their skin being burnt!

By: Mr. Goldfish

Mr. Goldfish — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 13:07:59 +0000

Knowing pineapple is acidic, I am interesting to see the end result. Good luck..