Home Worm Production

When worms are produced at home, there are certain standardizations regarding the container, temperature, bedding and the aliment to be supplied. When these rules are adhered to, there is ample production of worms. Particular Do's and Don'ts must be strictly followed.

The Container

The worms and the bedding must be placed in a small box or bin. The size of this box may be one foot in height, two feet in length and three feet in width. The ideal temperature inside the box should be 60 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit. However, the worms would also bear those from 40 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit. The location of this container must be such that the disposal is easy and quick. It should be properly maintained so that it becomes odorless. Usually, exterior grade plywood and construction grade lumber is used. Caution must be taken not to use pressure treated wood for the inside of the box. The reason is that the chemicals might prove poisonous for the worms. Also, the inner surface must be left unpainted. Twelve holes of size one inch must be drilled at the bottom for drainage.

The Bedding

The bedding has to be created from shredded newspaper, cardboard or computer print out paper. This paper has to be shredded. While using newspaper, care must be taken to select only the black and white section. The colored parts contain dyes that prove to be poisonous for the worms. Papers about one inch in width are required. The weight of these papers should be 10 pounds for an average sized bin. At the bottom of the bin, the chopped paper has to be placed. One gallon of garden soil must be added over it. The worms are in need of the grit to assist the digestion process. Further, 4 gallons of water must be added. This provides sufficient moisture. Ensure that the bedding is moist but should not become waterlogged. After preparing moistened bedding, wait for two days and then add worms. This is done as the bed may get heated and harm the worms.

The Food

Nearly, 2 pounds of worms are required for 1 pound of household garbage. The worms are spread slowly on the top of the bedding. The aliment for these worms is potato peels, lettuce leaves, orange peels, coffee grounds, moldy bread, spaghetti, tea grounds, pea shells and corn shucks. If meat or bones are added, then rodents and dogs would get attracted. Also, they give off a bad odor. Hence, they must be avoided.

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