Comments on: Worm Inn vs Plastic Bin – 06-27-13

By: John W.

John W. — Wed, 04 Dec 2013 20:51:33 +0000

High Sally
Just click on the Worm Inn link at the top of the page. then scroll down to almost the bottom and there are links to most of the post about the Worm Inn. One of the first ones will show you how to set it up.
Basically you just need a lot of cardboard at the bottom. This will absorb any extra liquid and will keep any stuff from falling through. Eventually when you go to harvest some compost you will not have to do that anymore. Once the system gets going there is enough material and pressure in the back that virtually noting comes out when it is closed at the bottom (unless you pour to much wet stuff in…in which case some liquid might drip out the bottom)

By: Sally Wagoner

Sally Wagoner — Thu, 21 Nov 2013 15:46:24 +0000

New to vermiculture, just got my Worm Inn after making plastic worm bin. I think I have a pretty good idea on what bedding to start with in the bin, but I need guidance on getting the Inn started so material doesn’t fall through the bottom
(even with the hole closed, it still has a bit of an opening).

Anyone want to help a newbie with Worm Inn 101?

Thanks!

By: Sharon K

Sharon K — Wed, 03 Jul 2013 02:24:00 +0000

Good to know. Thanks Bentley!

By: Bentley

Bentley — Fri, 28 Jun 2013 10:28:43 +0000

DAVID – Good strategy – I’ll have to try that in the Worm Inn. Maybe with a plastic plate or something like that.
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JOHN – We’re just getting warmed up! I needed to wait for the worm population to get big enough before REALLY getting this project started! LOL … yeah, yeah, that’s it!!
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SHARON – Good idea! In my experience, Euro cocoons tend to be considerably bigger and very round (not lemon shaped the way Red Worm cocoons are).

By: Sharon K

Sharon K — Fri, 28 Jun 2013 03:22:45 +0000

Hey Bentley, when you assess the population, will you post a side by side pick of a euro cocoon and a red cocoon? I have a hard time telling them apart.

By: John W.

John W. — Fri, 28 Jun 2013 03:05:14 +0000

haha…next time we are having a “speed” competition we will have to get someone else to do the experiment! 🙂

Two updates in one day during Worm Season…My heart can barely handle the excitement! 😉

By: David

David — Thu, 27 Jun 2013 18:37:21 +0000

Hey Bentley, I have a worm inn and know that it tends to dry out quickly. I also have a small glass cup with apple cider vinegar with a drop of dish washing liquid to catch any gnats or random flying bugs.

Anyway, there were always worms underneath my cup, so I actually threw in a spoon rest and small plates to create areas where moisture would accumulate. Lots of worms gather there because there’s a lot of moisture, so now whenever I add food, I always put something on top to keep the moisture in. =)