DIY Worm Bin Basics Vermicomposting 101 How to make Free Organic Garden Compost DIY Fertilizer
I keep this worm bin underneath my sink to vermicompost all my kitchen scraps. To see my follow-up video click this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rq3y…
25 Responses to DIY Worm Bin Basics Vermicomposting 101 How to make Free Organic Garden Compost DIY Fertilizer
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You can use any type you like, but red wigglers are the best for vermicomposting. You can leave them outside, just try to put them somewhere they won’t freeze solid, or they will die.. ;-(
Randall B
May 18, 2013 at 9:45 am
just wondering what type of worms i can use in minnesota with the cold winters….i dont really have room in my little house to keep the bin indoors…or do i have to keep it inside for the winter?
Kelly Snow
May 18, 2013 at 10:37 am
Hah thanks! Send me a video response of your own worm bin! I’ll post it on this page
Randall B
May 18, 2013 at 11:17 am
Gonna post this to my Facebook page too!
MyLittleGardenPlace
May 18, 2013 at 11:24 am
Ha ha I love it! I see you are barefoot in the video. You are a true gardener my friend. :0) I just set up my first worm bin after seeing your video. I appreciate all the extra knowledge you shared. Also, enjoyed some commercials.
MyLittleGardenPlace
May 18, 2013 at 11:41 am
Yeah this will work in a “compost tumbler” Just make sure it doesn’t bake in the sun or it will kill the worms.
Yes this is the main purpose, worm composting is faster and leaves behind many beneficial nutrients and helps plants to be more disease resistant. Worms are amazing!
Randall B
May 18, 2013 at 12:35 pm
can this take the place of composting in a tumbler? is that the purpose. — this being faster????
nappynew
May 18, 2013 at 12:37 pm
From what I’ve read the main reason that vermicomposting might help raise more disease resistant plants, other than them just being super healthy is because of the chintinase that is added to the nutrient rich castings.
Chad Marcum
May 18, 2013 at 12:37 pm
Well you kinda want to stay away from Dairy and bread…but hey…it doesn’t hurt to try anything new!
Randall B
May 18, 2013 at 12:59 pm
Is it okay to put unused pasta in the worm bin?
Nick Cosino
May 18, 2013 at 1:14 pm
Depends on temperature and humidity in your area
I’d check it at least twice a week
Randall B
May 18, 2013 at 2:07 pm
how often do u water it?
Joey Lopez
May 18, 2013 at 2:27 pm
Great informative video! One of the best I have seen to date!
Steelheader Babyhuey
May 18, 2013 at 3:00 pm
I would like to do this in the garage or outside in the shade. What outside temp does it need to be, ( I live in southern Michigan) .
xoxowormer
May 18, 2013 at 3:02 pm
Hah Yeah they sometimes do that after watering, especially in a new bin. Easiest solution i can tell is you put a bright light facing the bin, and then water. They don’t like the light, and should stay put..
Keep me updated! Correct moisture is crucial to their sucess.
Randall B
May 18, 2013 at 3:26 pm
It is a new bin, like 2 months old. This is my first try at it.
Adam VanDusen
May 18, 2013 at 3:34 pm
As a side note I do have a lot of holes in the bottom for any excess liquid to drain so it is not like I am filling a pool. The way I did it both times is took a cup of water and just splashed it in a little at a time.
Adam VanDusen
May 18, 2013 at 3:34 pm
Just after watering. They seem fine any other time and are not trying to climb out. My concern is that it is really dry in there and I think they need the moisture but I can tell you my wife would rather they dry up then have them on the floor again!!
Adam VanDusen
May 18, 2013 at 3:50 pm
Are they new to the bin? Does it happen just after watering ?
Put a light shining down on top of the bin, and they won’t come out.
Randall B
May 18, 2013 at 4:27 pm
Question, my bin is in my house right now as it is still cold here in Indianapolis. My house is really dry so I put a little water into my bin, just a sprinkle to moisten it up. My worms were crawling all over my house the next day 🙂 They really made a run for it and were stuck to the top of the bin like I put inches of water in even though it was just a tiny bit of water. This has happened twice now. Any idea why?
Adam VanDusen
May 18, 2013 at 4:52 pm
Very informative video! Thank you!
Tina Shah
May 18, 2013 at 5:40 pm
Awesome. You’ll have more worms than you know what to do with in no time. Keep me posted on your progress.
Randall B
May 18, 2013 at 6:33 pm
Thanks for the vid and sharing your info. I just started today and hope that I did it right. I used the same container but I did use a lid and drill alot of holes in the sides and in the lid. Gotta add the worm tea spout.
Thanks
Lamar Pearce
May 18, 2013 at 7:00 pm
Ever make a flow-thru bin? I plan to make one with a tall tub similar to the one you used here. I plan to cut a window in the lower part of the long side of the bin, appx. 4″ high & most the length of the bin. Add 10″ of material and the worms as you did here, then put 1/4″mesh screen over that layer. A few weeks later build another layer and screen for the worms to move up into and repeat. Harvest the lower layer out the window, pulling the lowest screen through the window.
alan30189
May 18, 2013 at 7:30 pm
Thanks for the comment. No I don’t keep a lid on the bid, as I want as much air as possible. But I bet you could get away with a lid with a decent amount of holes as long as you open it once a week and stir up the dirt. Give it a try and let me know how you make out, I’ve never tried a lid.
Randall B
May 18, 2013 at 8:08 pm