I would like to build my own wormerie from sctratch but dont no how any ideas?
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The Wormery
For a single wormery (I keep usually keep two going) you will need the following:
Small plastic dustbin with top - mine measures roughly 300mm diameter by 420mm deep.
Piece of hessian sacking or fine mesh (to prevent escapes) - enough to cover the top with some overlap. You can try Garden Centres or Aquatic/Pond supplies for these.
Newspapers.
Dried autumn leaves (in my opinion the best) or some kitchen waste β potato peelings, used tealeaves etc β not too much.
Shady spot in garden and hole for dustbin to sit in.
Make some small drainage holes in the bottom of the 'bin - not too large or your lobs will soon disappear.
Tear up some newspapers and then soak and break up. Add to this a couple of handfuls of dried (autumn) leaves. Squeeze the excess water from the coarse pulp. Fluff up and put in your bin so it's about half full.
Cut your hessian or mesh material so it fits between the lid and bin lip - this prevents the worms crawling out through gaps in the top.
Bury the bin (about three inches from the lip) in a spot in the garden or put in in a shed - away from direct sunlight. I cover mine with a piece of plywood to shield from direct sunlight and rain. This is to prevent rapid temperature change - which lobs don't like.
Add your lobs and occasionally check for any dead ones and also add some more leaves or newspaper. Occasionally turning the material over is of benefit and makes the worms rework the newspaper. The bin I have described can hold around 150 worms. I used to have a larger 'wormery' but found that this size will make the worms easier to extract. I keep two going so if things go wrong you have a back up supply.
Wooden or other containers will also be ideal β itβs just that these little dustbins are readily available and cheap.
Basic container some soil with worms in. vegetable matter to decompose and for the worms to digest that's it.
Can't spell either.
Check out the link below. I made one and it works great.
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