Starting a Worm Bed – Growing a Vegetable Garden
How I started my worm bed to collect worm castings for the vegetable garden. Visit The Bayou Gardener in Avoyelles Parish Louisiana – Cajun Country at www.thebayougardener.com
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@210twhite … The tub is in the shade most of the day. The heat doesn’t seem to bother them at all……Donald
webcajun
October 17, 2011 at 4:20 pm
what do you do with them in the summer time during the heat?
210twhite
October 17, 2011 at 5:11 pm
@jamisonbrooks … I would say on average 1-2 times a month……Donald
webcajun
October 17, 2011 at 5:19 pm
How often do you make compost tea
jamisonbrooks
October 17, 2011 at 5:45 pm
@webcajun thank you
jamisonbrooks
October 17, 2011 at 6:29 pm
@jamisonbrooks … It’s said that a worm will eat half its weight every day so it depends on the size of the bin and the number of lbs. of worms in there. I harvest castings only when I need them which is when I make compost tea or a starter mix for seedlings………Donald
webcajun
October 17, 2011 at 6:42 pm
How often do you harvest castings
jamisonbrooks
October 17, 2011 at 7:38 pm
How often do you harvest the castings
jamisonbrooks
October 17, 2011 at 8:09 pm
@jamisonbrooks … I feed them 1-2 times a month. Most times when I feed I fill the bin to the top……Donald
webcajun
October 17, 2011 at 8:28 pm
How often do you feed your worms
jamisonbrooks
October 17, 2011 at 8:59 pm
@TheGrayman1234 …This will be the second year for that bin in the same location. Maybe the cast iron tube helps keep em cool…..Donald
webcajun
October 17, 2011 at 9:32 pm
@webcajun Hmmm, my last batch died within like 48 hours. Researched that temps above 90 can kill them off. Better watch that.
TheGrayman1234
October 17, 2011 at 9:35 pm
@TheGrayman1234 …The bin is in the shade, the high temps don’t seem to bother them…….Donald
webcajun
October 17, 2011 at 9:58 pm
What do you do when the temperature reaches over 90 degrees?
TheGrayman1234
October 17, 2011 at 10:48 pm
@webcajun LOL !! didn’t quite factor in the size of your garden, I guess it would be expensive. We have a small garden, it really didn’t cost us more than $6.00 for the end caps to the pipes. We used some french drain pipes left over from when our house was built, that the construction people just tossed to the side. We didn’t read/hear anything about not using them. And the worms, well there are plenty of those wiggling around our yard and don’t seem to have any problems finding the food.
WithurShield
October 17, 2011 at 10:58 pm
@WithurShield …Kind of expensive. Never used one so I can’t comment good or bad……Donald
webcajun
October 17, 2011 at 11:26 pm
What’s your opinion on the Worm Tower? We decided to give it a try because it’s seems to require less maintenance (no turning, watering, or filtering) and we needed something a bit bear proof, even though I have no doubt if the bear was hungry enough it would dig the tower out.
WithurShield
October 18, 2011 at 12:06 am
Thanks Very much!!
TheMrsVolfie
October 18, 2011 at 12:48 am
@TheMrsVolfie … I don’t think this type of setup will work in Canada, the worms and castings will freeze during the winter. Some may crawl out but most stary cause you’re feeding them. I don’t use the drippings, I use the castings to make tea……Donald
webcajun
October 18, 2011 at 12:52 am
I am canadian..can I put this kind of bin outside here? I mean..will it be ok in the winter? And do they not escape out the drain hole? or did you put in a piece of screen? Someone also said save the liquid that drains..it is called “worm tea” and is apparently AMAZING fertilizer as well?
TheMrsVolfie
October 18, 2011 at 1:27 am
@Hectorsgarden1 …I have mine under a shade tree and they do ok. Make sure you have lots of air circulation. No sure how much heat they can take but I’m sure I’m pushing the limit…….Donald
webcajun
October 18, 2011 at 2:03 am
@ Webcajun I made myself a worm bin out of a plastic bin. Its all ready and now i am waiting for my new shippement of worms to arrive. My question is can i put my worm bin in the garage but it getts pretty hot here in GA. Is that goingto be ok or whats the most heat they can deal with. Thank you for all your help.
Hectorsgarden1
October 18, 2011 at 2:23 am
@Hectorsgarden1…BestBuyWorms . com
webcajun
October 18, 2011 at 2:49 am
@ webcajun Just wanted to know where did u buy your worms from? Cause i just bought some from a seller on ebay and i recieved them today and they where all dead. Very disappointed but things happen.
Hectorsgarden1
October 18, 2011 at 3:42 am
@Hectorsgarden1 …Black and white is good. Don’t use the shinny stuff…….Donald
webcajun
October 18, 2011 at 4:32 am