4. Worm Composting Learning Outcomes
How it Works Worm composting, or vermiculture, uses the red wiggler worm (Eisenia fetida) to process feedstocks into compost. You may notice that the term vermiculture is not dissimilar to the term agriculture; indeed, what you are doing is growing worms. You will need to provide the right food, moisture, and air for this worm community to grow. Keep in mind that you will need to constantly feed your worms to keep them alive. A one-week break is okay, but not feeding them for a whole month could cause them to die.
After completing this section you will be able to:
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Describe how to set up the infrastructure and feedstocks of worm composting.
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Describe the ecology of a worm composting system.
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Discuss the maintenance requirements and troubleshooting of a worm composting system.
