Comments on: Bentley’s SUPER-Simple Vermicomposting Planter

By: Bentley

Bentley — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 19:53:57 +0000

Dave – sorry, I must have missed your comment! The basic idea is that there is an active vermicomposting system in the middle, where vermicompost gets created. Over time the cardboard barriers rot away (I also punched some holes in the cardboard) and the plant roots extend over into the worm compost zone. Similar idea to my vermicomposting trenches, but in this case, raised above ground with the wooden structure.
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Colin – I tend not to use any sort of shiny paper plate, if at all possible – but yeah they do get in there from time to time. I much prefer the plain ones made from a similar material as is used for cardboard drink trays. How long it takes for them to break down depends on a variety of factors. If I manage to shred them up a fair bit first that can greatly speed up the decomposition process. Temperature, moisture and aeration are all important as well.

This makes me curious to really test it out (and compare different plates)! haha

By: Colin Saunders

Colin Saunders — Wed, 07 Feb 2018 21:27:20 +0000

Hi Bentley,

I’m intrigued by your use of the paper plates – assuming they are of the wax covered variety?

I’ve always avoided shiny paper and wax covered paper and cardboard as I have assumed the worms can’t break them down and the micro stuff won’t grow on them.

How long does it take for the paper plates to break down and become useful to the worms?

cheers
cs

By: Dave Pawson

Dave Pawson — Thu, 20 Jul 2017 18:04:55 +0000

I’m still puzzled how this system (or the posh one) works?
Would you explain please Bentley?
Since worms can’t get mid – outer sections (which I guess are planted
with veg?) what is the thought behind it please?