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- Wed Jul 22, 2020 1:29 pm
- Forum: Worms & Wormeries
- Topic: Worms and compost in sump
- Replies: 11
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Re: Worms and compost in sump
It may well be the seeds i used or the original, non peat material i grew the seeds in before potting on. To be fair whilst i mixed vermicompost In with the courgettes i didn’t with the cucumbers which are now in a growbag. I’m testing my 2 courgette plants to see if they are both bitter or just one...
- Wed Jul 22, 2020 1:04 pm
- Forum: Worms & Wormeries
- Topic: Worms and compost in sump
- Replies: 11
- Views: 20717
Re: Worms and compost in sump
That’s a very clever way of doing it and something i will do from now on. I have some so will add it too a couple of light On volume trays i already have. You’ve never had issues with veg grown in compost containing vermicompost being bitter have you? I have had a courgette and now cucumber which is...
- Tue Jul 21, 2020 8:55 pm
- Forum: Worms & Wormeries
- Topic: Holiday preparation
- Replies: 7
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Holiday preparation
I am off for 3 weeks and am wondering how best to prep my 2 herds. I am think of moving them into the garage whilst i’m away as there temperature will be more regulated and the rain won’t get in, but i am wondering about how to feed them. Put a bit extra in 4 corners, or mix the feed by putting a co...
- Tue Jul 21, 2020 8:51 pm
- Forum: Worms & Wormeries
- Topic: Worms and compost in sump
- Replies: 11
- Views: 20717
Re: Worms and compost in sump
I am understanding maybe how you get the bulk/turnover you do in your trays willy and how you essentially turn a tray per month. I have predominantly used cardboard and more lately shredded paper, but the addition of a handful of spent compost with each feed will bulk thinks up a bit quicker and giv...
- Tue Jun 30, 2020 7:30 pm
- Forum: Worms & Wormeries
- Topic: Enclosing bin over night?
- Replies: 5
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Re: Enclosing bin over night?
You should be fine, willy will advise. I left a very small gap when i first started and they were fountaining out of that still first night. By leaving the garage light on Overnight they stayed put and settled down Much quicker, within 2 nights
- Mon Jun 29, 2020 8:38 pm
- Forum: Worms & Wormeries
- Topic: Wet and claggy
- Replies: 35
- Views: 51486
Re: Wet and claggy
Quick question on egg shells, should it be like a powder or just small bits, i.e. am i feeding my worms the equivalent of glass. Did i read before that a sharp sand is an alternative?
- Sun Jun 14, 2020 9:56 am
- Forum: Worms & Wormeries
- Topic: Aliens in my wormery
- Replies: 5
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Re: Aliens in my wormery
I hadn’t thought about slug eggs
they will be getting removed from the wormery now..
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- Sun Jun 07, 2020 10:10 pm
- Forum: Worms & Wormeries
- Topic: Wet and claggy
- Replies: 35
- Views: 51486
Re: Wet and claggy
Just an update, looking good at the moment, still loosing the odd worm, but not seeing any bloated ones, today i didn’t See any Large worms in the sump which Is unusual.
- Wed Jun 03, 2020 6:43 pm
- Forum: Worms & Wormeries
- Topic: No worms in my garden soil
- Replies: 7
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Re: No worms in my garden soil
They are composting worms, not earthworms, so i don’t think your plan would work i’m afraid. Creating good habitat, wood mulch borders, compost heap etc. And you will get plenty of bugs and insects in for the birds etc. I get a lot of birds in my garden and they are eating more insects than worms!
- Tue May 26, 2020 8:39 pm
- Forum: Worms & Wormeries
- Topic: Wet and claggy
- Replies: 35
- Views: 51486
Re: Wet and claggy
Seems ok at the moment, still losing one or two, but expect too as there were a few poorly looking ones when i did the harvesting and assume they need to get over their previous dietary issues. I might have to get a new lid for the new wormery as a corner was damaged in transit and the hole is letti...