![]() ![]() With a wooden bin, you may have to add moisture to the bin occasionally as the wood pulls moisture away. Drill holes in the bottom ½ to 1 inch across and cover the bottom of the bin from the inside with a window screen to allow the moisture to drain out but keep the worms in. Construct the box with untreated plywood or pine boards. ![]() Wooden bins require more work to construct but allow you to have more control over the size, shape, and appearance of the container. The lid can also be a piece of cardboard or a frame built from scrap wood and several layers of burlap this will allow more air ventilation and keep the light out.Īn example of a wooden and plastic vermicomposting bin. Drill several ¼ holes around the top of the bin and place the lid over the bin to exclude light, but do not close it tight to allow for better airflow. ![]() Extra layers of dry newspapers can be added to the top of the bedding to absorb extra moisture. Monitor bins carefully to ensure it does not get too wet. Drill 1/16-inch holes every 2-3 inches on the bottom of the bin for drainage and place the bin on two bricks or pieces of wood over a tray to allow for airflow and to collect excess moisture that drains from holes. Do not use clear plastic bins as the inside must stay dark. The best bin size is 2 foot by 3 foot and one foot deep. Vermicomposting Binsīins for vermicomposting can be made from plastic or wood. Worms can be obtained from reliable bait supply stores or from online sources. They can lay a cocoon about every 7-10 days, which means that when healthy, the supply of worms will maintain steady and even grow. ![]() When they reach breeding maturity, they lay a cocoon that contains several babies. Red wigglers reach maturity after 90 days. An adult red wiggler worm is 2-3 inches long and is dark red. Red wigglers like temperatures between 55-75 degrees F. Red wigglers only burrow 3-8 inches deep and more horizontally unlike earthworms who burrow deeper. Red worms ( Eisensia foetida), also known as red wigglers, are the best species of worms to use for vermicomposting at home. It is an appropriate option for a basement or other semi-heated indoor space. Worm composting, or vermicomposting is often used for composting kitchen scraps. ![]()
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