The turning of the worm-

[asdjrocky]

Okay, so it is from my site, I still thought it would be good to share.

By Dana M. Nichols
Record Staff Writer

SAN ANDREAS – Worm farmer Bill Vierra says his business has never been better.

“When the economy really turns bad like it has, my sales start growing,” Vierra said.

That’s not because more people are fishing. Vierra doesn’t sell many worms for bait. Instead, his worms go to feed frogs, fish, turtles and other critters in zoos, aquariums and animal refuges.

Zoos and aquariums want his African night crawlers, he said, because he carefully controls the worm food supply to avoid pathogens and parasites that could be a danger to captive animals.

“That is actually my niche,” Vierra said.

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[beac]

1. Worm castings are wonderful.

I decided to try them mid-way through the growing season last year and everything took off like gangbusters. At first, I made "worm tea" but then decided that was a hassle and, after some research, determined I could just sprinkle them on as a pick-me-up fertilizer. It's nice for a novice like me to know I can't over-feed or burn using worm castings.

I even sprouted some seeds in them. I had some flower seeds (name escaping me now) that had refused to germinate in the ground or in a pot, so I tried them in 100% worm castings and they popped right up.

This year, I'll be using them to revitalize the potting soil I saved from last season (for flower pots-- veggies will get a mix of new soil, castings and compost.)

It's magic poop, indeed.

[asdjrocky]

2. For sure.

We've been using them in the cannabis growing industry forever, and I've always used my "left overs" in my veggie garden boxes.

I have a buddy with a few acres and he's setting up several worm composting boxes. Can't wait to get my hands on some of that poop.

There are those that swear by fish or bat poop, for me nothing beats the lowly worm.

[beac]

3. I looked into getting a worm box last year, but couldn't find a place in the house that

I was sure would be both year-round warm enough AND curious dog-proof. :)

[Viva_La_Revolution]

4. I just started my worm farm...

I'm excited! for the price of one bag of castings, we set up the whole thing using 2 rubbermaid containers. :)
We'll be getting the worms tomorrow, I just have to figure out where.

http://www.oregonlive.com/hg/index.ssf/2010/04/set_up_a_bin_and_bedding_to_wo.html

[beac]

7. When I was considering a worm box, I found these two sites very informative:

http://whatcom.wsu.edu/ag/compost/Redwormsedit.htm (

and

http://www.mamaswormcomposting.com (blog)

Good luck with your box!

[Viva_La_Revolution]

8. thanks!

every bit of knowledge helps. :)

[conscious evolution]

5. Our county extension agent

told us of a study done that showed worm castings to be the best fertilizer there is.
It beat out every other type of fertilizer by a country mile.

[beac]

6. From what I've seen, I believe it. The stuff is magic. n/t