COorganics - Leaf Mold Worm Bin Tutorial

COorganics;2446796 said:

My current system of vermicomposting couldn't be simpler.

I have a planter I fill with this leaf mold/leaf mix.

The the worms and larger particles are separated from the castings/cocoons/smaller particles of compost using a 1/4" screen.

The worms are put in the new bin along with a dusting of oyster shell flour on the top.

The VC is used or stored in a similar pot with a damp unbleached paper on top.
The new worm bin gets a cardboard cover and a new date on top. One month later I'll repeat process.

Soon I'll use compost in my worm bin in place of the leaf mold/leaf mix. That is just what I have available during the winter. I'm just starting to see my compost pile again.

I will start more and larger smartpot worm bins this summer. Grow my herd a bit.

Edit: soon I will be adding a bit of grit to the bin(s) as well. There is an alpine stream I know of that has very fine sand in some sandbars on a couple stretches of it. This stuff is going to be a nice long term addition to my soil, in addition to providing some added grit to help the worms digest and process. One of the best things about growing in living organic soil is being able to source things locally and free and also having additions to the soil that serves multiple purposes.

Fresh worm shit is delicious and nutritious!
-the soil

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