Category:Vermiculture

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[edit] Introduction

Vermiculture, or worm farming, is the utilization of some species of earthworm such as Eisenia foetida (commonly known as red wiggler, brandling, or manure worm) and Lumbricus rubellus to make Vermicompost (aka Worm Compost, Vermicast, Worm Castings, Worm Poop, Worm Humus or Worm Manure), the nutrient-rich, natural fertilizer and soil conditioner, end-product of the breakdown of organic matter.

Unlike composting, worm farming can be carried out on the balcony of an apartment, if the bin is suitable and it is well maintained to avoid odors. Worm bins also:

• are often much smaller than compost bins,
• can take pure kitchen waste, without needing garden waste or soil,
• can handle paper (e.g. paper with food on it, which can't be put out with paper recycling)

[edit] Buy or make a bin

You can make your own bin, e.g. CCAT's Vermicomposting Bin, or contact your local council - they may provide affordable plastic worm farms or tell you where you can buy them. Cost is typically between $40 and $100, but may be less if buying from a local council. In some cases (e.g. in Nelson, New Zealand[1] and in Liverpool Council in Sydney[2]) a small rebate may be provided by the council.

[edit] Links

• Wikia:Permaculture:Worm compost
• City Farmer, Canada's Office of Urban Agriculture - Composting With Red Wiggler Worms.
• Klicitat County - Worm Bin Plans (OSCR Jr.)
• The Worm Digest
• Amy Stewart | Blog | Worm Blog | Worm PDF | Books

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