Let your Composting Worms Work for You

That's easy. You may think that any kind of worm will do for worm composting. In fact, we are betting that you are now considering the regular earthworms you see in your garden. Well, read more because you may want to know what's good and what's bad for your composting process.

According to research, Eisenia fetida or most commonly known as red worms is the most suitable for to use as composting worms than other worms. Be it indoor or outdoor composting, this kind is highly recommended. So, what makes it different from ordinary earthworms? Well, red worms grow and even increases in number in organic materials. Earthworms on the other hand cannot thrive in such materials.

Red worms are also known as red wiggler worms. You may not believe this but they are good recyclers because a single soul of that worm can already eat kitchen scraps like fruit peelings as much as its body weight!

Proper handling of your composting worms will give you a lot of benefits. Did you know that just by simply providing them with the proper food, ventilation and all the things that they need, they can already double their number in just 90 days?

Yes you read it right! Now, you have to learn how to get started. Red worms are actually no choosy when it comes to food. As mentioned earlier, they can survive and even grow in organic materials. With your kitchen left over such as bread or pasta, they can already thrive. If you also have other food scraps, then you can feed it to them. Just don't forget that you should not give those bones, garlic, or other sweets that may invite insects.

Temperature is also important. Composting worms are ideally kept in the garage or kitchen. A temperature of 40-90 degree F is recommended. Be sure not to expose them on too much heat or too much coldness. You can also keep them in your basement or to any place that you think is best for them.

It may sound like a cliché but there is actually no better explanation for red worms' benefits rather than by you, having a personal experience on it. Keeping hem is not a heavy task. If you say that you only have regular earthworms, then you can buy red worms anywhere. You may also want to go to farmers because this kind usually grows in their piles.

After all your efforts for 4-6 months, you already have that dark soil ready for use. You can already feed your dying garden with a fresh and a natural fertilize. You can already harvest safe and healthy vegetables and sure enough, you can already start spreading the good news about composting worms!