Information About An Easy DIY Way To Make Your Own Worm Factory
Posted By Houston Decorator on February 8, 2011
Worms are a farmer or a gardener’s best friends. These tiny creatures burrow into the soil thus aerating it and allowing it an increased access to oxygen. This soil, now rich in oxygen, helps plants to grow better and healthier. Also, the excreta that these worms produce, called castings, are a great natural fertilizer for the plants. That is a reason why most farmers and gardeners and just about anyone remotely interested in growing plants always has a worm factory in their yard. The worm farms can be easily purchased in garden supply stores but there is no reason to invest in it when you can easily make your own one at home.
The most important requirement for this project is a container in which the worms can be placed. You should get a 14 gallon plastic container for this purpose. You can get them either bigger or smaller based on your needs but a 14 gallon one should be sufficient. You will have to drill at least 3 half inch holes at the bottom of the container to allow for drainage. Similarly you will need to drill several holes (30 to 40) into the lid to allow for the circulation of air. These holes on the lid can be about a quarter of an inch.
Now you need to add pre-soaked shredded newspaper mixed with composting soil to the container in such a manner that it does not get compacted. Now release the worms into this mixture and cover the container with the lid. You need to remember that these worms breed quickly so you should never add more than 1000 of them into one container. This container should be kept in a cool dark place but be sure to never let the temperature drop below 40 degrees. And never let the soil dry out. Very soon you will have the best soil imaginable to grow your plants in.
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