Comments on: Winter Worm Composting – 02-23-09

By: Tammy

Tammy — Tue, 05 May 2009 12:00:19 +0000

So…….how did this project turn out!?! This one has me thinking!!!

By: Bentley

Bentley — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 19:01:57 +0000

Hi Mike,
At the time, temps were likely – 20 C or colder with the windchill. Things have actually warmed up this past week, and spring is slowly but surely making its presence known.
8)

By: Mike

Mike — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 01:55:47 +0000

Maybe I missed it B, but what are the out side temperatures?

By: Bentley

Bentley — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:59:28 +0000

Hi Factorial,
In all honesty I have not had all that much luck with the bioplastic. It breaks down eventually but it’s very resistant to mesophilic decomposition. I don’t mind leaving them in the bed since they will eventually breakdown (plus I’m still trying to figure out exactly how long it takes).

By: factorial

factorial — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 23:46:50 +0000

Have you had much luck with the biodegradeable plastic? I’ve always been told it only breaks down in commercial hot composting, but if the worms can handle it maybe I’ll be more inclined to use corn plastic products!