Dang, I killed my compost bin and my worm bins both. I put a handful of lime into each then overfilled with water from the hose and any number of other mistakes. Poor worms. Still there are millions around that area under the mulberry tree so I have had a big day digging and turning soil and planting. Arh well it always comes back for next year.
@@StevenCampbell1955 That's it. You get knocked down, but you get up again and try again. There's always the next season to look forward to. 🪱🪱🪱Thank you for commenting!🪱🪱🪱
I'll ask first and browse your videos after, how much coffee grounds percentage wise can they tolerate or is it no issue? These are red wigglers? What temperature is the space that you're keeping them?
@GreenCanvasInteriorscape I haven't found an issue with giving them used coffee grounds. They seem to really dig'em. Two or three handfuls at a time. Yes, these are red wiggler composting worms. Well, you can see the thermometer I have in the bin, and I have another wall mounted thermometer, but the shed is not climate controlled. So it's usually close to whatever the outside temperature is at any given time. 🪱🪱🪱Thank you for commenting!🪱🪱🪱
@MrOldclunker 🤣 I like that! Hey, I appreciate the sub! We start selling ours at $3.99, and they go up to $72.99. So, our smallest cup is a 25 count. The largest is a 1500 count. Check out our ebay store if you'd like. The link is in the description for the 250 count, but you can navigate to our store from there and choose a different quantity. 🪱🪱🪱Thank you for commenting!🪱🪱🪱
So as I’ve told you, I really wanna get into this, but really not sure where to start. I do have a question. It’s about insects. I heard that when you have worm bins, you get tiny little white bugs that apparently are not harmful. I’m curious if I would contaminate my plants by having them in the same room. Or by using the castings that they, would the bugs live or die in my flower pot.
@MrNotsogreenthumb That's a great question! In my experience, the other insects that live in symbiosis with the worms during the vermicomposting process are always absent in my finished castings. They usually only live in the top layers in the compost. As the compost works, it's way down through the hungry bin system, the compost becomes more finished and has less material left to break down, so most of those insects are done with it. When I harvest the pans in the bottom of the bins, there are no insects what so ever. Now, I can't speak to other vermicomposting methods. But this is my experience with the hungry bin. I would think most CFT's (Continuous Flow Through) bins would work similarly. I get your concern, too, about the unwanted bugs and not wanting to cross contaminate anything. I can't say I've confronted this problem, as of yet. I hope this helps!
@MrNotsogreenthumb Oh, also I want to add that you can mitigate some on those insects by simplifying their diet. The more diverse the diet, the more diverse the insects you'll find in your compost. Also, diatomaceous earth will be your organic, friendly way of safely getting rid of unwanted critters. That's what's been working for me.
Great farms. And you're doing well selling so much.
@@aussieallrounder6018 Thanks! I'm trying! 🪱
Dang, I killed my compost bin and my worm bins both. I put a handful of lime into each then overfilled with water from the hose and any number of other mistakes. Poor worms. Still there are millions around that area under the mulberry tree so I have had a big day digging and turning soil and planting. Arh well it always comes back for next year.
@@StevenCampbell1955 That's it. You get knocked down, but you get up again and try again. There's always the next season to look forward to. 🪱🪱🪱Thank you for commenting!🪱🪱🪱
#487 sub first vid i watched of yours is this one n i’m def gonna become a regular viewer lol
@casper1780 Welcome to our family! Glad to have you along for the journey, Casper! 🪱 Thanks for commenting! 🪱
I'll ask first and browse your videos after, how much coffee grounds percentage wise can they tolerate or is it no issue? These are red wigglers? What temperature is the space that you're keeping them?
Doh!
Temperature gauge right there
@GreenCanvasInteriorscape I haven't found an issue with giving them used coffee grounds. They seem to really dig'em. Two or three handfuls at a time. Yes, these are red wiggler composting worms. Well, you can see the thermometer I have in the bin, and I have another wall mounted thermometer, but the shed is not climate controlled. So it's usually close to whatever the outside temperature is at any given time. 🪱🪱🪱Thank you for commenting!🪱🪱🪱
#358 sub here! I am looking for a good source of worms but everyone wants double the price of beef steak for worms.
@MrOldclunker 🤣 I like that! Hey, I appreciate the sub! We start selling ours at $3.99, and they go up to $72.99. So, our smallest cup is a 25 count. The largest is a 1500 count. Check out our ebay store if you'd like. The link is in the description for the 250 count, but you can navigate to our store from there and choose a different quantity. 🪱🪱🪱Thank you for commenting!🪱🪱🪱
So as I’ve told you, I really wanna get into this, but really not sure where to start. I do have a question. It’s about insects. I heard that when you have worm bins, you get tiny little white bugs that apparently are not harmful. I’m curious if I would contaminate my plants by having them in the same room. Or by using the castings that they, would the bugs live or die in my flower pot.
@MrNotsogreenthumb That's a great question! In my experience, the other insects that live in symbiosis with the worms during the vermicomposting process are always absent in my finished castings. They usually only live in the top layers in the compost. As the compost works, it's way down through the hungry bin system, the compost becomes more finished and has less material left to break down, so most of those insects are done with it. When I harvest the pans in the bottom of the bins, there are no insects what so ever. Now, I can't speak to other vermicomposting methods. But this is my experience with the hungry bin. I would think most CFT's (Continuous Flow Through) bins would work similarly. I get your concern, too, about the unwanted bugs and not wanting to cross contaminate anything. I can't say I've confronted this problem, as of yet. I hope this helps!
@ yup it helps thanks
@MrNotsogreenthumb Oh, also I want to add that you can mitigate some on those insects by simplifying their diet. The more diverse the diet, the more diverse the insects you'll find in your compost. Also, diatomaceous earth will be your organic, friendly way of safely getting rid of unwanted critters. That's what's been working for me.
@ oh so that’s good to know I can actually avoid even having these anyways well hopefully avoid
@MrNotsogreenthumb Yeah, totally.
Is Jamie Raskin and Nancy Pelosi in that pile? 👉🏻🪱
@@mr.fredsaid1894 Thanks for commenting! It helps, and I appreciate it!
I see a steaming pile of Schiff in there as well!