Big Oil, the meat industry, chemical fertilizer manufacturers and queasy people everywhere are shaking in their boots due to recent scientific and agricultural innovations brought about by worm farming.
The buzz is: worms may well save the planet. Consider: worms are one of the easiest animals in the world to farm, and all you have to do to harvest 100% organic meat is to raise earthworms in organic soil.
Home worm farms are a breeze to set up; they compost your fruit and vegetable waste and your dog and cat's poop; and their droppings diluted in a water solution to the color of a weak tea make the best fertilizer you'll ever use in your garden.
And your fruit and vegetable crops won't be the only bounty you can eat. Raw worms are not the most desirable food, but meat scientists are fascinated with the possibility of processed worm meat.
People will never know what they're eating was ever worms by the time the processors get through with it. It will taste just like beef, chicken, fish, pork or turkey; and processed worms can be poured, mixed and molded to look exactly like those meats, too!
Processed worm meat, which will be branded as "Weat" by a very large agricultural conglomerate that you know very, very well, is coming soon to a store near you. Weat is nearly 100% fat, cholesterol free, low in calories, high in protein and high in fiber.
Having trouble losing weight? Experiments are still in early stages, but the Weat Diet is expected to be the most successful weight-loss and nutrition regimen in the history of dieting.
Worm counters offering battered and fried Weat, Wilk, Wice Cream, Wenderloin and Wurgers will be introduced in every Starbucks and McDonald's in America.
Weat will be the end of world hunger. The State of Utah alone would be able to produce enough Weat to provide Weat for every person in the world, three meals a day, indefinitely!
The global-warming-causing methane and ecosystem-leveling solid toxic waste that's produced by beef, pork and poultry farming will be a thing of the past.
Because worm farms can be packed with worms wall-to-wall and floor-to-ceiling, the farms will be easily designed and manufactured to capture, collect and ship the fertilizer and methane produced by worms for use in all facets of life, business and industry.
Methane is an ideal fuel for creating hydrogen, and the carbon by-product will be easily converted into carbon nanofibers, which are currently revolutionizing every manufacturing process in the world.
And the biggie: worm farms can and will flourish anywhere, and the hydrogen that's produced will be plentiful enough to be piped and tanked short distances to gas stations all over the nation.
As Al Gore has said, "thanks to worms, the hydrogen economy is now finally becoming a reality, and global greenhouse emissions are expected to drop by 50% in a previously unfathomable space of 10 years or less - all due to the humble worm."
Are you Weady for the Wevolution?
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Guide to worm composting - MULCHING AND AMEDING THE SOIL using worm composting
WORM FARMING-INTRODUCTION
The heterogenous mixture of some decomposing vegetables or some of your food wastes, some bedding materials and some pure vermicast was produce during the course of normal vermiculture operations. These are all called vermicompost or vcompost. A vermicast is similarly known such as worm castings worm humus or worm manure it is the end of a breakdown organic matter by some of the species of some earthworm.
It contains water
soluble nutrients and some bacteria. The vermicompost is an excellent nutrient and rich organic fertilizer and a soil conditioner. A process of producing vermicompost these are called vermicomposting.
SUITABLE SPECIES:
A earthworm species are most often used Red Wrigglers but European night crawlers may also be used. There are names called at the European night crawlers including dendrobaenas, dendras, and the Belgian night crawlers.
MULCHING AND AMEDING THE SOIL:
If you will mulch your worm compost collected from the worm bin you should apply a 1 inch layered to your soil around your plants. Be secured that your worm compost is not piled against your plants stems. To use the amend soil, your worm compost it can be spread by one half to a two inches thick to all over your garden and make sure you mixed it before planting it, or you into the under of the seeding trenches or you can transplant the holes. You can also munch your worm composts into:
Into the houseplant you should sprinkle some of your worm compost around the base of your plants just to be fertilized. Whenever you will water your plants your plants will receive nutrients and it will seep into the soil.
Potting your mixes if you want a healthy seedlings, mix a 1 part of your worm compost with the three parts of the potting mix or the three parts of the sand and the soil combined. Some of the examples good ingredients to add are peat moss, pearlite and some worm castings.
The heterogenous mixture of some decomposing vegetables or some of your food wastes, some bedding materials and some pure vermicast was produce during the course of normal vermiculture operations. These are all called vermicompost or vcompost. A vermicast is similarly known such as worm castings worm humus or worm manure it is the end of a breakdown organic matter by some of the species of some earthworm.
It contains water
soluble nutrients and some bacteria. The vermicompost is an excellent nutrient and rich organic fertilizer and a soil conditioner. A process of producing vermicompost these are called vermicomposting.
SUITABLE SPECIES:
A earthworm species are most often used Red Wrigglers but European night crawlers may also be used. There are names called at the European night crawlers including dendrobaenas, dendras, and the Belgian night crawlers.
MULCHING AND AMEDING THE SOIL:
If you will mulch your worm compost collected from the worm bin you should apply a 1 inch layered to your soil around your plants. Be secured that your worm compost is not piled against your plants stems. To use the amend soil, your worm compost it can be spread by one half to a two inches thick to all over your garden and make sure you mixed it before planting it, or you into the under of the seeding trenches or you can transplant the holes. You can also munch your worm composts into:
Into the houseplant you should sprinkle some of your worm compost around the base of your plants just to be fertilized. Whenever you will water your plants your plants will receive nutrients and it will seep into the soil.
Potting your mixes if you want a healthy seedlings, mix a 1 part of your worm compost with the three parts of the potting mix or the three parts of the sand and the soil combined. Some of the examples good ingredients to add are peat moss, pearlite and some worm castings.
Monday, December 14, 2009
Have You Ever Considered Worm Farming
Worm farming is not a particularly new business idea - it's been around for years - but it certainly seems to be gaining in popularity as a home business all the time.
You might have come across it without really knowing what you would do with any worms you managed to farm. So to what purpose are farmed worms put?
Well, that depends on the breed of the worms. Bet you hadn't thought too much about the different breeds of worms and the specialist purposes that those different breeds can be put to had you?
Typically, someone who breeds worms commercially will probably specialize in a specific breed, or at least keep individual breeds in their own separate containers.
Worms bred for profit are largely sold for composting. Some large scale worm farmers sell their worms to landfill sites to provide an environmentally-friendly way of breaking down waste.
Soil fertilization is another use for commercially-bred worms. This is an excellent way of rejuvenating soil that has been over-farmed allowing it to produce better growing, healthier crops.
The farming of worms is, in itself, a pretty environmentally-friendly activity. Why? Because, typically, farmed worms are fed on household waste such as leftover fruit and vegetables, eggshells etc.
Fishing tackle shops also provide a market for worm farmers because worms are a popular bait with fishermen.
If you want to be a worm farmer you first have to decide what specific market or markets you're going to breed your worms for. This is because different breeds of worm serve different purposes. Or, to put it another way, not every individual worm breed is suitable for every purpose to which worms can be put.
Red worms are a breed that is very suitable for use in composting. Belgian worms can also be used for composting and also make very good fishing bait.
Very good worms for use as soil rejuvenators are Night Crawlers and Wigglers.
Worms can be farmed on just about any scale you like. You can even get small bins that are suitable for breeding worms indoors. So, even if you live in an apartment you could still farm worms on a small scale.
Farming of worms is certainly not a get-rich-quick scheme. After taking into account the initial investment and ongoing costs, it will usually take from three to five years to break even from your venture.
If you're environmentally conscious and want a business that is in line with your beliefs, worm farming is certainly an activity worth considering.
You might have come across it without really knowing what you would do with any worms you managed to farm. So to what purpose are farmed worms put?
Well, that depends on the breed of the worms. Bet you hadn't thought too much about the different breeds of worms and the specialist purposes that those different breeds can be put to had you?
Typically, someone who breeds worms commercially will probably specialize in a specific breed, or at least keep individual breeds in their own separate containers.
Worms bred for profit are largely sold for composting. Some large scale worm farmers sell their worms to landfill sites to provide an environmentally-friendly way of breaking down waste.
Soil fertilization is another use for commercially-bred worms. This is an excellent way of rejuvenating soil that has been over-farmed allowing it to produce better growing, healthier crops.
The farming of worms is, in itself, a pretty environmentally-friendly activity. Why? Because, typically, farmed worms are fed on household waste such as leftover fruit and vegetables, eggshells etc.
Fishing tackle shops also provide a market for worm farmers because worms are a popular bait with fishermen.
If you want to be a worm farmer you first have to decide what specific market or markets you're going to breed your worms for. This is because different breeds of worm serve different purposes. Or, to put it another way, not every individual worm breed is suitable for every purpose to which worms can be put.
Red worms are a breed that is very suitable for use in composting. Belgian worms can also be used for composting and also make very good fishing bait.
Very good worms for use as soil rejuvenators are Night Crawlers and Wigglers.
Worms can be farmed on just about any scale you like. You can even get small bins that are suitable for breeding worms indoors. So, even if you live in an apartment you could still farm worms on a small scale.
Farming of worms is certainly not a get-rich-quick scheme. After taking into account the initial investment and ongoing costs, it will usually take from three to five years to break even from your venture.
If you're environmentally conscious and want a business that is in line with your beliefs, worm farming is certainly an activity worth considering.
Friday, December 11, 2009
DIY Worm Farming Tips
- combine scorched when it becomes available
- lodge a gaunt layer of pebbles on the vessel of the tub to help stash the enervating
- Add waste when it becomes available
- Place a thin layer of pebbles on the bottom of the tub to help with the draining
- moisten handout further cardboard before adding
After the worms eat the trash, what's left is far-reaching called "casings" which is used being the safest birth as fertilizer. spare utterly benign feat that is produced is something called leachate.
- Dampen paper and cardboard before adding
After the worms eat the trash, what's left is something called "casings" which is used as the safest source for fertilizer. Another really valuable product that is produced is something called leachate.
- Don't boon garden worms it benefit working the same way
- Don't use garden worms it wont work the same way
- A plastic tub with a lid
- Don't avail garden worms sensible treatment agility the commensurate way
- A plastic tub with a lid
- Don't use garden worms it wont work the same way
- water handout further cardboard before adding
- Dampen paper and cardboard before adding
- lodge a gaunt layer of pebbles on the vessel of the tub to help stash the enervating
- Add waste when it becomes available
- Place a thin layer of pebbles on the bottom of the tub to help with the draining
- moisten handout further cardboard before adding
After the worms eat the trash, what's left is far-reaching called "casings" which is used being the safest birth as fertilizer. spare utterly benign feat that is produced is something called leachate.
- Dampen paper and cardboard before adding
After the worms eat the trash, what's left is something called "casings" which is used as the safest source for fertilizer. Another really valuable product that is produced is something called leachate.
- Don't boon garden worms it benefit working the same way
- Don't use garden worms it wont work the same way
- A plastic tub with a lid
- Don't avail garden worms sensible treatment agility the commensurate way
- A plastic tub with a lid
- Don't use garden worms it wont work the same way
- water handout further cardboard before adding
- Dampen paper and cardboard before adding
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Save Money and Trouble When Raising Worms in Closed Compost Containers
Composting is the way forward if you week after week have to put squeeze the trash in order to make room for an extra bag of organic waste, or if you want to save money for expensive fertilizer and humus for the garden.
But it matters which method you choose if you want to convert organic waste to nutrient-rich plant food.
Closed compost container can process boiled potatoes
- With a closed rat secure compost container you can compost a wide variety of organic household waste - from rabbit dumps to cooked carrots.
- That way you keep a large part of your household waste on your property, and after a year's time, you can use it as fertilizer for your plants in the garden. However, there are limits to what you can or should be composting.
Avoid meat and sprayed citrus in the compost
It is distinctly forbidden to compost meat. Partly due to the risk of disease spread, partly because the smell attracts rats from afar.
Also you do not want to get sprayed citrus in the compost container, because of the chemicals.
- They are typically sprayed with chemicals to prevent mold and mildew formation. The chemicals are dangerous stuff that may interfere with composting and delay the degeneration process significantly.
Instead, you can easily put organic lemons or oranges in both open and closed compost containers. Also you can - if it is not specifically prohibited in your community - compost egg shells and bread remains in a sealed, rat-resistant container.
- But it is a good idea to place the container far away from both your own and/or neighbor's patio. For composting is likely to smell a bit, and there's no reason to disturb the good neighborly relations.
A handful of compost worms are enough to get started.
To really get a closed compost container up and going, it is a good idea to grab a handful of red composting worms. Either go buy them or get them free from friends who already have a compost container.
- The worms will quickly multiply and you can enjoy them for many years.
Too much heat and cold can kill compost worms
To keep the worms alive, you should think about where you place the closed compost container. It should preferably not be too hot in summer, while the container should be protected from prolonged, severe frost, which in really bad winters can kill the worms.
- If you have the chance, you may want to put the container in the shade from a deciduous tree. It will protect the container against the summer sun, but will ensure that it gets some heat in the winter when the trees have dropped their leaves.
High moisture level gives rotten compost
An open compost container or compost pile seldom has problems of moisture accumulation. But in a closed compost container, it is extraordinarily important to make sure to vary the waste you put into the enclosed space.
Otherwise you risk that the content rots and ends up as a slimy, smelly mass.
- It is a good idea to put some dry wastes such as pulp, wood chips or bedding from animals in the tank. It will seek to absorb some of the humidity and creating small air pockets in the compost.
Too much compost can damage plants
When the content of your compost container is turned into compost soil, do not just spread it out over the garden.
- Compost from worms is extremely nutrient-rich and in high concentrations can kill the plants. Also, it can prevent seeds or baby plants from growing.
Simply just spread the finished worm compost in a thin layer around your plants. Or mix it with the soil in the ratio one to ten.
- That way you can lower the amount of fertilizer you would normally use in, for example the kitchen garden or around trees and flowers.
But it matters which method you choose if you want to convert organic waste to nutrient-rich plant food.
Closed compost container can process boiled potatoes
- With a closed rat secure compost container you can compost a wide variety of organic household waste - from rabbit dumps to cooked carrots.
- That way you keep a large part of your household waste on your property, and after a year's time, you can use it as fertilizer for your plants in the garden. However, there are limits to what you can or should be composting.
Avoid meat and sprayed citrus in the compost
It is distinctly forbidden to compost meat. Partly due to the risk of disease spread, partly because the smell attracts rats from afar.
Also you do not want to get sprayed citrus in the compost container, because of the chemicals.
- They are typically sprayed with chemicals to prevent mold and mildew formation. The chemicals are dangerous stuff that may interfere with composting and delay the degeneration process significantly.
Instead, you can easily put organic lemons or oranges in both open and closed compost containers. Also you can - if it is not specifically prohibited in your community - compost egg shells and bread remains in a sealed, rat-resistant container.
- But it is a good idea to place the container far away from both your own and/or neighbor's patio. For composting is likely to smell a bit, and there's no reason to disturb the good neighborly relations.
A handful of compost worms are enough to get started.
To really get a closed compost container up and going, it is a good idea to grab a handful of red composting worms. Either go buy them or get them free from friends who already have a compost container.
- The worms will quickly multiply and you can enjoy them for many years.
Too much heat and cold can kill compost worms
To keep the worms alive, you should think about where you place the closed compost container. It should preferably not be too hot in summer, while the container should be protected from prolonged, severe frost, which in really bad winters can kill the worms.
- If you have the chance, you may want to put the container in the shade from a deciduous tree. It will protect the container against the summer sun, but will ensure that it gets some heat in the winter when the trees have dropped their leaves.
High moisture level gives rotten compost
An open compost container or compost pile seldom has problems of moisture accumulation. But in a closed compost container, it is extraordinarily important to make sure to vary the waste you put into the enclosed space.
Otherwise you risk that the content rots and ends up as a slimy, smelly mass.
- It is a good idea to put some dry wastes such as pulp, wood chips or bedding from animals in the tank. It will seek to absorb some of the humidity and creating small air pockets in the compost.
Too much compost can damage plants
When the content of your compost container is turned into compost soil, do not just spread it out over the garden.
- Compost from worms is extremely nutrient-rich and in high concentrations can kill the plants. Also, it can prevent seeds or baby plants from growing.
Simply just spread the finished worm compost in a thin layer around your plants. Or mix it with the soil in the ratio one to ten.
- That way you can lower the amount of fertilizer you would normally use in, for example the kitchen garden or around trees and flowers.
Monday, December 7, 2009
Composting With Worms
One of the most efficient ways to compost your kitchen and garden scraps is to use worms. You can buy them at your hardware store, all ready with a composting bin and some starter material.
You want to get a multi-level composting bin so you can move the worms into a new layer when they have eaten all the material in the first layer.
You also want a bin with a tap at the bottom so you can easily get the waste liquid. The liquid is rich in plant nutrients and should be diluted with water before pouring onto the root area of your plants. Sometimes you can see the nutrient rich liquid can be found for sale at local markets. It is called 'worm wee' or 'worm tea'.
When you get your worms home, you need to set up the bins for their use. You need some moist, shredded newspaper or similar for a bed for your worms. You can add a small quantity of chopped kitchen scraps or garden scraps. The mixture needs to be moist but not dripping. The worms love moist, dark beds so it is a good idea to keep the top layer of bedding covered. Some like to use plastic, which sweats and leaves the surface moist. Others prefer moistened carpet underlay or similar heavy material. The worms will eat this material so it must be natural and not contain any poison or chemicals.
Eventually everything that is placed inside the bin will be eaten, so don't put in plastic, chemicals, or anything that doesn't rot. Some kitchen scraps like onion, orange peel and strongly smelling foods are not suitable because they smell bad and the worms don't break them down quickly, or at all.
The fastest way to get your worm compost ready is to chop everything into fine pieces first. Some people put everything into the blender and then pour the finely chopped mixture onto the worm beds. Everything has to be eaten by the worms so larger pieces take longer. Never put sticks or similar large items into the worm beds. They take too long to be eaten and will just be left. You can add a little every day but don't let too much uneaten scrap food sit or it will smell bad. Mix it into the top layer of the bedding material so the worms can find it easily.
When the worms have eaten through their bed, you will want to move them to new beds and use the composted material in your garden. To find the worms you just lift the carpet or lining and expose the surface to the light. Worms hide from the light so just keep exposing the soil to the light as you remove it and the worms will run to the unexposed area. Leave some of the original bedding with the worms in and move it to the next bed or tray. Add your fresh, moist, shredded newspaper and some finely chopped food scraps and start the process over again.
When you have removed the worms and all the compost, you should wash and disinfect your tray before starting the next bed. Composting is all about using bacteria and worms to break down food and garden scraps but you only want good bacteria. Keeping everything clean ensures you have a healthy environment for your worms and your garden.
You may notice you have more worms than you started with. This is great because it means your worm farm is functioning well enough for the worms to breed. The more worms the faster they can compost your scraps.
The composted worm dirt can be mixed into your soil. It's especially great for the vegetable garden. All those nutrients will make your next crop of vegetables full of vitamins and minerals to make them even more healthy.
You want to get a multi-level composting bin so you can move the worms into a new layer when they have eaten all the material in the first layer.
You also want a bin with a tap at the bottom so you can easily get the waste liquid. The liquid is rich in plant nutrients and should be diluted with water before pouring onto the root area of your plants. Sometimes you can see the nutrient rich liquid can be found for sale at local markets. It is called 'worm wee' or 'worm tea'.
When you get your worms home, you need to set up the bins for their use. You need some moist, shredded newspaper or similar for a bed for your worms. You can add a small quantity of chopped kitchen scraps or garden scraps. The mixture needs to be moist but not dripping. The worms love moist, dark beds so it is a good idea to keep the top layer of bedding covered. Some like to use plastic, which sweats and leaves the surface moist. Others prefer moistened carpet underlay or similar heavy material. The worms will eat this material so it must be natural and not contain any poison or chemicals.
Eventually everything that is placed inside the bin will be eaten, so don't put in plastic, chemicals, or anything that doesn't rot. Some kitchen scraps like onion, orange peel and strongly smelling foods are not suitable because they smell bad and the worms don't break them down quickly, or at all.
The fastest way to get your worm compost ready is to chop everything into fine pieces first. Some people put everything into the blender and then pour the finely chopped mixture onto the worm beds. Everything has to be eaten by the worms so larger pieces take longer. Never put sticks or similar large items into the worm beds. They take too long to be eaten and will just be left. You can add a little every day but don't let too much uneaten scrap food sit or it will smell bad. Mix it into the top layer of the bedding material so the worms can find it easily.
When the worms have eaten through their bed, you will want to move them to new beds and use the composted material in your garden. To find the worms you just lift the carpet or lining and expose the surface to the light. Worms hide from the light so just keep exposing the soil to the light as you remove it and the worms will run to the unexposed area. Leave some of the original bedding with the worms in and move it to the next bed or tray. Add your fresh, moist, shredded newspaper and some finely chopped food scraps and start the process over again.
When you have removed the worms and all the compost, you should wash and disinfect your tray before starting the next bed. Composting is all about using bacteria and worms to break down food and garden scraps but you only want good bacteria. Keeping everything clean ensures you have a healthy environment for your worms and your garden.
You may notice you have more worms than you started with. This is great because it means your worm farm is functioning well enough for the worms to breed. The more worms the faster they can compost your scraps.
The composted worm dirt can be mixed into your soil. It's especially great for the vegetable garden. All those nutrients will make your next crop of vegetables full of vitamins and minerals to make them even more healthy.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Start a Worm Farm!
Worm Farms are a way for the everyday household to be environmentally friendly. In this article, we are going to discuss what a worm farm is and the benefits of worm farming.
A worm farm is often used to decompose food scraps or other items and the resulting worm castings or Vermicompost is used to fertilize a garden, grass, or other area. This worm compost is extremely rich in nutrients and therefore valuable to anyone seeking an organic, 100% natural, alternative to commercial fertilizers. The most commom types of worms to use for a worm farm or worm composting are Red Wiggler Worms (Esienia foetida) or Red Earthworms (Lumbricus rubellas).
A worm farm can be produced in small scale or large scale. There are many commercial worm farms that sell both the worms and the Vermicompost (worm castings). This organic compost is highly sought after.
However, worm farms can be started in your own backyard, garage, or even the kitchen on a small scale! Worm farm bins (i.e. Vermiculture bins or composting bins) can certainly be purchased from other worm farms or commercial compost bin manufacturers. However, worms are very resilient and therefore a number of containers are suitable for starting a small scale worm farm; including, plastic bins, buckets, wooden crates, metal containers, and many other common items. For more details on suitable containers, visit our worm bin page.
Red Wiggler Worms and Red Earthworms can handle all sorts of common kitchen scraps, such as:
* Vegetable peels
* Leftovers
* Fruit (no the peels however)
* Moldy bread
* Coffee Grounds
* Coffee Filters
* Tea bags
Most households will be able to significantly reduce the amount of waste they are putting in the garbage can by feeding their worms! Therefore, you are doing your part to keep our landfills from growing out of control. The resulting organic compost from your worm poop can also help you harvest a fruitful garden, have a green lawn, or have healthy house plants, and much more.
A worm farm is often used to decompose food scraps or other items and the resulting worm castings or Vermicompost is used to fertilize a garden, grass, or other area. This worm compost is extremely rich in nutrients and therefore valuable to anyone seeking an organic, 100% natural, alternative to commercial fertilizers. The most commom types of worms to use for a worm farm or worm composting are Red Wiggler Worms (Esienia foetida) or Red Earthworms (Lumbricus rubellas).
A worm farm can be produced in small scale or large scale. There are many commercial worm farms that sell both the worms and the Vermicompost (worm castings). This organic compost is highly sought after.
However, worm farms can be started in your own backyard, garage, or even the kitchen on a small scale! Worm farm bins (i.e. Vermiculture bins or composting bins) can certainly be purchased from other worm farms or commercial compost bin manufacturers. However, worms are very resilient and therefore a number of containers are suitable for starting a small scale worm farm; including, plastic bins, buckets, wooden crates, metal containers, and many other common items. For more details on suitable containers, visit our worm bin page.
Red Wiggler Worms and Red Earthworms can handle all sorts of common kitchen scraps, such as:
* Vegetable peels
* Leftovers
* Fruit (no the peels however)
* Moldy bread
* Coffee Grounds
* Coffee Filters
* Tea bags
Most households will be able to significantly reduce the amount of waste they are putting in the garbage can by feeding their worms! Therefore, you are doing your part to keep our landfills from growing out of control. The resulting organic compost from your worm poop can also help you harvest a fruitful garden, have a green lawn, or have healthy house plants, and much more.
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