Experimental Worm Bins

The experimental worm bins are progressing well.
We have been keeping the three bins in the outside storage closet for a few reasons.
1. Protects the worms from temperature swings
2. The worms need darkness, light dries out their skin
3. We did not want to keep the bins inside because the food may attract ants or other pests.

The bin with just moist paper has some castings beginning to accumulate around the sides and on the bottom. The bin with just food had a mold problem over the weekend, but the mold was mostly gone in the morning...I think the worms feasted on it! I have read that mold is just another natural part of the decomposition process. The third bin with a combination of food and paper looks pretty good as well. It is hard to tell if there are castings in the two bins with food in them because there are coffee grounds, and it is hard to tell the castings from the coffee until we harvest the castings.

Can you find the worms in each of the pictures??

If you click on the pictures you will see a larger picture!

The main bin is doing really well! The worms have been feasting on the pumpkin and coffee grounds. They are very active, especially overnight when it is very dark in the building. In the morning when I lift the black plastic to check on them, they all begin to dive into the darkness.

Here they are in action (just push play!)

Just stop by and ask, and I would be happy to introduce you to the newest members of our Potentials family :)