what is the best material to use to make worm bedding?
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Our nice new composter with bedding of coconut fiber, shredded newspaper, and some rotting vegetables. Perfect home for worms!
Question by jacobwilliams300: what is the best material to use to make worm bedding?
i would like to know what i can use to put my worms in that will make them grow big for fishing while keeping them alive for long periods of time.
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5 Responses to what is the best material to use to make worm bedding?
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i have tried alot of store bought beddings and everytime my worms shrivel up and died.But now i use regular good unchemical treated dirt mixed with used coffe grounds.I havent ran out of worms sence i started doing this.I also throw in a stale piece of bread once in a while for them ti snack on. Hope it helps. HAPPY FISHING.
rebelcamo
November 10, 2011 at 6:40 pm
I like to use topsoil and put some scraps and lawn clippings in for worm bedding. keep them in a cool / shady place sprinkling just enough water to dampen the soil.
BASSMASTER
November 10, 2011 at 7:37 pm
make a compost out of leaves ,black dirt , coffee grounds add coffee grounds and leaves as needed and feed stale bread once in a while keep moist or in a cool place. G.L
Al S
November 10, 2011 at 8:12 pm
Worm bedding need not be the big secret that it is. The type of worms you wish to grow will dictate the type of bedding you will need.
Aged manure makes great compost. If you want, you can lighten it up a little by adding some peat moss or coconut fiber (up to half by volume). It’s a good idea to soak the peat moss or coconut fiber in an excess of water and then squeeze the water out to reduce the acidity. The bedding should be almost soggy. A few drops of water should come out of a handful when squeezed. If ordering worms through the mail, make sure the bin is ready before the worms arrive. There is no way of knowing how long they will live in their packaging after they arrive. It might be a few days or a few minutes. Start with about six inches of bedding. When the worms arrive, dump the worms, and the bedding they were packed in, in the center of the bin. After the worms crawl in, spread out the pile of bedding, and feed the little guys right away.
landhermit
November 10, 2011 at 9:02 pm
Coffee and tea grounds
Compost from any fruits and veggie leftovers
Oak leaves, make sure there is a layer of them over the dirt.
Dried cow patties, dont use to many!
evo741hpr3
November 10, 2011 at 9:28 pm