How many worms do I need to start my worm bin?
Question:I have a 12 gal rubbermaid container and about thirty worms. I keep reading that you need a POUND! Is this true or do I have enough?
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I've got the same problem. We started the worm bin a couple of months ago and just put some worms from the yard in there. I couldn't bring myself to buy worms! I think that it is a matter of having a critical mass of worms to multiply the population. We might eventually get a large population of worms, but it's going to take a long time. It's also a matter of having the worms, Eisenia fetida or Red Wigglers, that everyone suggests you have. I think we'll have to break down and buy some, but I don't know if we'll have to wait for cooler weather for them to be shipped to us.
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yeah, you need pound. Worms may die off and if thats the case, you will need enough to back up your population
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