Who would have thought that composting is something done by farmers and those owning large gardens? However, it is not necessary to have a yard to make a compost heap. It requires only one very special worm. The trick lies in red wiggler worm. Though it sounds strange, they are the best trash disposers. They can eat half their body weight each day. It is rather impressive when it comes to worms having no spine.
But before getting started with composting it is necessary to have some information about the worms required for this procedure. It is not necessary to look for worms on the playground as they are nightcrawlers and would die of shame there. What is needed are Eisenia fetida, called Red Wigglers. They can be bought at Uncle Jim’s Worm Farm.
The next step is the purchase of the plastic storage tote like 18-gallon Rubbermaid bin. It would be nice if this bin could be placed either in the closet or under the bed. It would be necessary to make holes in the sides and in the lid of the bin. One can use a power drill for this purpose but in case one does not have one, a hot glue gun and PVC pipes can help. In case mom finds holes in her expensive storage bin, it is necessary to explain that it is required for the science project.
It is necessary to make the worm bed first. It is made up of paper shreds or cardboard which acts as the mattress for the worms. Only black and white pages should be used since colored papers can include substances harmful to the worms. Wetting the paper in water and then squeezing all the excess moisture makes it good enough for the worm bed to accept its inhabitants.
Some dirt is also necessary as worms do not have teeth and the dirt will help them to grind the food they will consume. Now the worms should be added into the bin and some patience should be shown as they need to adapt to the new place and it will not be wise to feed them immediately.
Worms can eat almost all kinds of fruits and vegetables, coffee ground and eggshells. But meat, dairy products, and oils are not recommended for