How do you use worm farmer conditioner?

How do you use worm farmer conditioner?

Stop feeding the worms, add Tumbleweed Worm Farm & Compost Conditioner, and stir it and the food scraps in the top tray lightly with a garden fork. This will aerate the organic material and allow worms to move through it more easily.

How do you make worm conditioner?

So I made a mix of 3 parts garden lime for 1 part Zeolite. You can obviously use the two product separately, but I want to simplify my life so that I only need to add one thing every time I feed the worms.

What is worm Farm conditioner made of?

Made from a specially selected blend of natural minerals, when used in Tumbleweed compost bins and tumbling bins, Tumbleweed Worm Farm & Compost Conditioner helps soil bacteria preserve essential nutrients and increases the availability of nutrients for plants, also helping to reduce odours and pest infestations.

How do you keep worm compost moist?

If your vermicomposting system is ever too dry you need to add some water. The easiest way to add moisture evenly to a worm bin is to use a spray bottle. Simply spray the dry areas of your bin until they are the correct moisture level of worm bin. You should not have to do this too often.

What does compost conditioner do?

Tumbleweed Worm Farm and Compost Conditioner helps neutralize acidity and balance pH levels so your worms can digest larger quantities of food waste faster.

What is a worm farm?

Worm farming, otherwise known as vermiculture (vermis from the Latin for worm) is the process of harnessing earthworms to convert organic waste into the world’s most nutrient-rich fertiliser; worm manure. Epigeic earthworms are red in colour and are surface dwellers, thriving in fresh rotting organic waste.

How do you moisten a worm bedding?

Add dry coir or shredded paper to reduce moisture in a worm bin. To correct a wet bin, add dry shredded paper or coir, which will help to soak up excess moisture. You can also stop feeding high-moisture foods (fruits and tomatoes) until your vermicomposter becomes drier.

How do I know if my worm bin is too dry?

At nearly 90% water themselves, compost worms require a consistently humid environment. They can tolerate lesser amounts, but levels near 80% humidity are where they thrive. Practically speaking, if you squeeze your vermicompost and it falls apart when you open your hand, you know it’s way too dry.

How often should I check my worm bin?

An indoor bin should be checked weekly and usually fed weekly (see above). If you keep your worm bin outdoors you can feed them a little more at each feeding and go a little longer between feedings. Plan to feed your outdoor composting worms about once every 2 or 3 weeks. Be careful not to overfeed your worms.