Worms special edition 2011 skin#
The worms respire through their skin which is most effective when their skin is moist. The Vermipod makes it almost impossible to drown the worms as it is designed to breathe and drain freely. Most of these worms are litter eaters, not soil workers, so it is important to provide them with a moist bed of litter and food. They have evolved to stay above the soil where it is moist, but not too wet. unbleached paper towel that has been used to wipe counters without chemicalsĬomposting worms originate from warmer parts of the globe, typically in wet regions.peat, if it is a waste product (mined peat is not an environmentally sustainable product).coconut fibre for those living close to the tropics.To reduce the environmental footprint, try to choose a local material that is a waste product instead of buying something from far away. Carbohydrates for worms come from carbon-based bedding materials. Worms, like you and me, need both protein and carbohydrates to get a balanced diet. This worm is great to use in indoor vermipost systems. This worm loves manure and compost piles but has also been found working the earth which makes it doubly effective as the two other worm varieties stay mostly at the surface of the soil. It is also called the dung worm, or red marsh worm. Some consider L.rubellus to be the true red worm. Lumbricus rubellus is another worm that can be used for vermiposting. This worm performs as well as the E.fetida, and it does not hurt to have a combination of both worms in your bin. They tolerate large temperature, moisture and pH ranges and can also tolerate handling well.Įisenia andrei is closely related to the Eisenia fetida and is known as the “red tiger”. So here’s a compilation called Everything You Need To Know About Composting With Worms….Įisenia fetida: Pronounced “iSEEnee a FETid a”, is a worm that can process a large amount of organic material in their natural environment.
Worms special edition 2011 how to#
Following my recent blog post on the Do-It-Yourself Vermipod, I’ve been receiving a ton of questions from folks who built Vermipods and are looking for information on how to manage and maintain their new pets.
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