I got 2 waste bins in a do-it-your-self store. (I looked for a nice colour in an attempt to make it somewhat more appealing.) It is important that the bins\u00a0have a fitting lit and that they fit in each other.<\/p>\n
The bottom bin, I left untouched. The inner bin I made several holes. Just use a drill, but makes sure the holes or not to big so that the worms do not go through it:<\/p>\n
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- At the bottom of the bin, so that excess water can drain away. You catch\/harvest this water, worm tea its called, in the bottom bin.It is a great fertiliser, just dilute it with water (about 1:20).<\/li>\n
- On the sides of the bin, for good ventilation. Ventilation is important to provide fresh oxygen for the worms. If not you with get a anaerobic fermentation, which will smell.<\/li>\n
- In the lit, also to have a good ventilation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Once the bin is ready, I could start making a nice comfortable home for the worms. A comfortable home is a mixture that is not to sour nor to base. You will need the following:<\/p>\n
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- Soil (I actually used old soil from plants that I had before)<\/li>\n
- Shredded aper (for instance newspaper, or empty toilet rolls. Avoid paper that has a coating like food packaging)<\/li>\n
- Food scraps (in small pieces)<\/li>\n
- Some greens, like leaves (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Food scrap that you can use<\/p>\n
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- Fruits and vegetables (avoid\u00a0“high acid” foods, such as citrus, onions and garlic)<\/li>\n
- Vegetable and fruit peels and ends<\/li>\n
- Coffee grounds and filters<\/li>\n
- Loose tea and whole bags<\/li>\n
- Grains such as bread, cracker and cereal (including moldy and stale, but not including anything oily, such as pizza crusts)<\/li>\n
- Ground up eggshells (well rinsed)<\/li>\n
- Leaves and plant clippings (avoid sprayed green with pesticides)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Avoid:<\/p>\n
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- Acid foods<\/li>\n
- Cooked and prepared food (e.g. salads with dressing, or cooked vegetables)<\/li>\n
- Fish, Meat and dairy products<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
When you start filling the bin, you make a sort of compost lasagna. Start with a layer of shredded paper, then a bit of soil, then some food and top this off with another layer of paper. You can make a couple of layers if you want, just make sure you get a good balance.<\/p>\n
Once everything is ready, you can add your worms. I got my forms at a (sport) fishing shop. The Red Wigglers are most common used, they are red and rather big. I got the smallest box they had. You can also get some worms from a garden or from somebody else with a vermicompost.<\/p>\n
Add a bit of water, so the picture is moist, and that’s it. I putted it inside, out of the sun. The worms like a steady temperature. Outside is also possible, but be careful in sunny places or when it is freezing outside.<\/p>\n
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This is the result:<\/p>\n
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After about six months I harvested the compost for the first time:<\/p>\n
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Some interesting links for more tips and tricks:<\/p>\n
https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Vermicompost<\/p>\n
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