General Tips Through trial and error we have honed our methodology for dealing with the worms and included some useful tips below.
Flooding: On one occasion the bottom tray became water logged. This was resolved quickly through draining however to prevent future such incidents we now leave the sump tap open at all times.
Liquid: We find it useful to collect this liquid in a container. It makes great natural fertiliser for our plants.
Storing food waste: We have found that a 1kg yoghurt tub makes the perfect sized vessel for storing food waste in the kitchen. We generally decant this into the wormery once or twice per day.
Protection from flies: Shredded newspaper & recycled cardboard, such as pizza boxes, help to ensure that flies are kept at bay.
Aeration: To ensure a healthy flow of air and movement of worms, all trays need to be agitated frequently. We try to do so every 2-weeks and have set aside a kitchen fork for the process.
Reducing moisture buildup: To aid drainage, we have found it useful to prop the wormery at an angle using terracotta plant pot feet.
URBAN FOOD WASTE DISPOSAL INITIATIVE
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