Composting With A Gardenwise Worm Farm
There are many ways to make compost for your garden without the big pile. There are a lot of ways you could make your own self composter. One of the best ways is to use a worm farm. You can make your own from anything including plastic bins or even an old refrigerator. If that task seems somewhat daunting, there are kits you can buy. One such kit is the Gardenwise Worm Farm.
The kit can be found on the internet, at garden centers or at some hardware stores, etc. Some cities are even providing them through some programs at a discount.
The Gardenwise Worm Farm is one of the largest available on the market. It would be ideal for someone with a big backyard and a lot of scraps to get rid of.
Like most composters, the Gardenwise Worm Farm kit does not include worms. It is probably best to start with around 1,000 worms. If you decide to operate it at full capacity, it can sustain a population of roughly 16,000 worms. On average, they are able to consume anywhere from one half to their total body weight in food every day. Like other worm farms, the Gardenwise Worm Farm can handle most organic matter. As a rule of thumb, if it was living at one time it can be used in the worm farm. Things like coffee grounds, tea bags and leaves, over-ripe fruit, vegetable peelings, and egg shells are all common things used in worm farms. As with any other rule, however, there are exceptions. Just remember, worms do not like foods that have a high acid content. That means it is a good idea to go easy on the citrus fruit. Limit use of grass clippings and weeds also. They find those a little difficult to chew sometimes. These things may be OK if they are used in small amounts and chopped really small. Meat is also a bad idea. If these items sit in the Gardenwise Worm Farm too long without being eaten, they will begin to smell and attract unwanted guests. It is important to watch the PH (acidity) of the soil. Lime can be added to balance the PH and also help control the smell of the soil. If you are an avid barbequer then you can also put your old used charcoal and ashes into the Gardenwise Worm Farm once they have cooled. This will help the worms digest any cellulose they encounter. It should also be mentioned that there is no need to put any chemicals into the unit. No extra fertilizer is necessary to enrich the compost you will get from the Gardenwise Worm Farm. Vermicast is some of the most nutrient rich fertilizer out there. Although the size is larger, the Gardenwise Worm Farm operates like any other worm farm. It is important to follow the basic rules of worm farming just like you would for any other farm. If you do that, your worms will be content and happy. |
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