My worms survive hot summers – Worm Composting

www.freecompostingworms.com Survival tips for Hot Summer Worm Composting Some of the worm’s best composting is done in the summer when they are the most active. However, as temperatures become hotter, worms have a harder time staying active and cool. When the summer gets too hot, worms can potentially die off or the inactivity in your bin will create unpleasant smells. Summer Heat has it’s own challenges with worm composting. The summer brings the best opportunity to use worm compost — with the beautiful flowers and gardens. Yet still you have to be careful what to feed worms and how you keep them cool. Dry climates can cause moisture to dry up very fast, leaving the dirt impossible for worms to penetrate. Humid summer months can cause an overabundance of moisture and leave you with potential leachate problems. Dallas the Worm Man takes a hard look at summer practices. Feel free to comment with any questions on worm farming. http – The ONLY source for 5000 FREE composting worms for your garden.