Comments on: Jess’ Winter Worm Bin

By: Jessica

Jessica — Thu, 12 Dec 2013 23:21:23 +0000

Follow-up…I just went out and checked my bins and noticed that the top layer of bedding was getting a little dry, so I added some warm water…these plastic bins are usually “set it and forget it” in terms of moisture, so adding a heat source means I need to pay closer attention…has anybody ever used one of those digital moisture thingies that measure moisture in potted plants? If so, what’s the optimal moisture reading?

By: Pat

Pat — Thu, 12 Dec 2013 16:54:46 +0000

ok. I see….:-). Thanks, Jessica!

By: Jessica

Jessica — Thu, 12 Dec 2013 12:45:39 +0000

The bins have air holes in them and it wasn’t completely covered in the back. I uncovered them the next morning because the temp was expected to rise. The worms are doing great and by keeping the upper bin warmer, I’ve had the unexpected benefit of luring the worms up from the bin that is mostly complete vermicompost.

By: Pat

Pat — Wed, 11 Dec 2013 08:43:37 +0000

oh… sorry. I see the purpose of your water bag now. But how did covering it with the table cloth work out in regard to air flow?

By: Pat

Pat — Wed, 11 Dec 2013 08:40:57 +0000

what is the purpose of the water bag and what about air flow? How are the worms doing at this point?

By: Liz

Liz — Tue, 10 Dec 2013 23:10:35 +0000

Creativity at its best! Great job.