“Earthworm” is the common name for over 2,500 species of Earthworm. But not all species are suitable for vermicomposting or the compost bin. Earthworker worms do not eat a large volume of organic material, do not reproduce well in confinement, and do not thrive when their burrow systems are disturbed. Vermicomposting worms on the other [...]
Posts Tagged ‘red wigglers’
Wriggle your way into my heart! Different kinds of worms that compost.
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged bait, burrow, cocoons, earthworker, earthworm, eisenia andrei, eisenia fetida, Loren Nancarrow, lumbricus rubellus, lumbricus terrestris, Mary Appelhof, nightcrawler, organic material, red tiger, red wigglers, redworms, reproduction, soil mixing, Solana Center, The Worm Book, vermicomposting, worm bins, worm habitat, worm retailers in san diego, worms eat my garbage on December 3, 2009 | 1 Comment »
“Rotline” Question of the Week: What should I do with my compost bin while I’m on vacation?
Posted in "Rotline" Question of the Week, tagged "Rotline" Question of the Week, browns, compost bin, compost bin sitter, decomposition, greens, Heat, moisture, new worm bin, red wigglers, red worms, Solana Center, vacation, vermicomposting, worms on September 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
With holiday season approaching, we have received a lot of questions about what to do with your compost bin while on vacation. No need to hire a compost bin sitter!
If you have a backyard composting bin (Biostack, tumbler, etc.) your bin will be fine while you are away on a trip. Your bin will continue [...]
“Rotline” Question of the Week: Where can I buy worms in San Diego?
Posted in "Rotline" Question of the Week, tagged compost, Composting, gardening, red wigglers, red worms, san diego, soil amendments, Solana Center, vermicompost, vermicomposting, where to buy worms, worms on August 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The City of San Diego provides a convenient list of recommended locations to purchase worms. If you are starting a Wriggly Wranch Worm Bin, you will need about 1 lb. of worms. The type of worms you need are “red wigglers” or “red worms” (eisenia foetida). If you have any questions about getting started call the [...]
“Rotline” Question of the Week: My worms ate all of the coconut fiber bedding. What should I do?
Posted in "Rotline" Question of the Week, tagged bedding, coconut fiber, leaves, manure, red wigglers, red worms, shredded paper, Solana Center, vermicomposting, worms, Wriggly Wranch Worm Bin on June 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Wriggly Wranch Worm Bins come with a brick of coconut fiber bedding to get your worm bin started. It is often sold at hydroponics stores and nurseries. Coconut fiber is great for worm bins as it retains moisture, provides aeration, and gives your red wiggler worms nutrients. It is a renewable resource made from recycled [...]
“Rotline” Question of the Week: How hot is too hot for my worms?
Posted in "Rotline" Question of the Week, tagged compost, eisenia fetida, extreme weather, Heat, red wigglers, red worms, shade tent, Solana Center, vermicomposting, worm bins, worms on April 22, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Don’t forget about your worms during this hot weather. The ideal temperature for your red wigglers is somewhere between 55 and 77 degrees Farenheit. Some sources note that worms can survive in temperatures ranging from 40 to 80 degrees but after 85 degrees, your worms are unlikely to make it.
During extreme weather make sure to [...]
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