How Does a Worm Composter Work

Worm composting is using worms to recycle food scraps and other organic material into a valuable soil amendment called vermicompost, or worm compost. Worms eat food scraps, which become compost as they pass through the worm’s body. … This compost can then be used to grow plants.

How do you use a worm composter?

1. Take the scraps to the worm bin.
2. Gently use a trowel to create a hole to put the scraps into.
3. Throw in a small handful of shredded paper.
4. Add all the food scraps on top of the paper.
5. Cover ALL of the food scraps with dirt and moist paper. …
6. Notice what the worms are eating and what they are not.

How do you set up a worm compost bin?

1. Fill worm bin with dry bedding material. (leaves, shredded paper, etc.)
2. Add water (approximately 2-3 litres) and mix contents.
3. Bedding should be the consistency of a wet sponge.
4. Pour off any excess water. ( …
5. Add more dry bedding or water as required.
6. Add crushed eggshells/limestone and soil.
7. Add the worms.