What is worm composting?
Worm composting (or vermicomposting) is a natural and efficient way to “recycle” your organic kitchen waste. Even in cold northern climates, where outdoor compost piles lie dormant in the winter, you can compost your food scraps indoors with worms, and reduce the volume of your household garbage by as much as 25%. The end result is unsurpassed as an organic soil builder and plant fertilizer. Worm composting is easy, rewarding, and fun! Given the right environment and a little routine attention, a handful of worms will multiply rapidly and quickly digest your kitchen scraps. To get started, you will need a properly designed worm bin, bedding material, some water and food scraps, and a crew of hungry worms. ABOUT RED WORMS Red Worms (Eisenia foetida or Lumbricus rubles) or Red Wigglers, are ideal for composting kitchen scraps. Unlike many other species, Red Worms thrive in the confinement of a composting bin. They require a moist, dark, well-drained and well-aerated environment. Worms ar
