Comments on: VermiPonics System-03-08-10 https://www.redwormcomposting.com/gardening/vermiponics-system-03-08-10/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=vermiponics-system-03-08-10 WAY Too Much Fun With Worms! Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:17:39 +0000 hourly 1 By: Bentley https://www.redwormcomposting.com/gardening/vermiponics-system-03-08-10/comment-page-1/#comment-24644 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:17:39 +0000 http://www.redwormcomposting.com/?p=2187#comment-24644 Hey RR,
It is actually Bentley – Mark is a contributor here (and DOES make some videos as well – although, based on your “enthusiasm over the top” comment, I’m pretty sure you are talking about me – haha).
A pound of worms should be more like 1000, not 250 – but even a normal pound might not be quite enough for a system that big (although they will certainly grow in numbers quite quickly).
If you have a really high moisture content in the bin definitely add a lot more bedding materials – something chunky, like shredded cardboard would definitely be better than peat moss since it will provide some structure and allow for more air flow.

Hope this helps
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]]> By: Rayson https://www.redwormcomposting.com/gardening/vermiponics-system-03-08-10/comment-page-1/#comment-24641 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:18:56 +0000 http://www.redwormcomposting.com/?p=2187#comment-24641 Hi Mark,

I just started researching worm composting and have been watching your videos for about three weeks now; I find you to be very interesting. Your enthusiasm is a little over the top, but I have learned a lot. Yesterday I received my first batch of worms, I bought about a pound/250 and I guess it is not enough for the 18gal. bin I have. I have been adding kitchen scraps into the bin for about a week and last night when I put them into it the bedding was just completely mush; this morning they were trying to get out. Should I start over or just add more newspaper cardboard and pete moss? Thanks for your help.

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