Types of Worm Farms – The Bathtub Method.
There are many different types of media that can be used to create a worm farm. The following are just some of the options available that are economical as well as accessible to the average householder.
I find this to be my preference when setting up a farm. It is easily accessible for aeration, feeding, cultivation and the collection of by-products.
The Bathtub Method.
- Located under a deciduos tree for shade in the summer and warmth in the winter.
You Will Need:
– Bicarbonate soda, vinegar and a scrubbing brush.
– A bathtub.
– Dead twigs, leaves etc.
– Green waste – fresh leaves, twigs etc.
– Bedding material.
– Composting worms
– Chamomile tea and a watering can and …
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Steps for construction:
Step One
– Find a bathtub, either new or used (try your local refuse station), and thoroughly clean and rinse it.
Step Two
– The bathtub should then be elevated off the earth with bricks with one end sloping back towards the ground. This should be the end with the drain hole in it. A container to catch the “worm tea” should then be placed under the drain hole.
Step Three
Now the layering process begins.
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