This is a post from our Q&A 2005

Questions & Answers about Worms

This post will be a little fragmented until I can get a system of cutting and pasting the Q & A's that I get. Some Q's missing. Some A's missing.

QUESTION

Q: This looks like what I need. I am tired of 'wet' garbage in my kitchen and cans! (No disposal, on septic system)Question is: what quantity worms do I need to start with a unit this size? And, can you ship together and finally, what total price can you give me for worms needed and this unit? (Also, can I put this on my pool deck. I mean it does not leak or anything, does it?) thanks, Ann Answered on Jan.16, 2005

ANSWER

A: The worms ship separately due to Priority mail special handling. Shipping cannot be combined. Two lb is recommended. Shipping is same for 1 or 2 lb. Yes, this would look good on the deck. Also, we have a new brick veneer designer version in production arrival in about two weeks.
Q: what are the tray dimensions? Answered on Jan-15-05
A: outside 16 X 16, inside 15 X 15 by 5.5 inches high. Nestled in the stack the tray adds 4 inches to height.
Q: hello, how many worms can the 5-tray worm farm produce for sale per month? thanks, Ed Answered on Jan-09-05
A: That is a difficult question. Depends on husbandry skills and environmental conditions of grower. Also, number of trays. Stack could be 10 trays high. I believe conservatively, I could harvest 5 lbs a month in a 5 tray.

Q. Hi: I have been hearing more and more about worm castings and hate to ask you the same question everybody else probably asks you. Most important at least to me to ask first is that I live in Coral Springs Florida. Just outside of Fort Lauderdale, so will the heat in the summer kill the worms? Is the top bin covered to keep out animals? When the worms move up to the next bin (I think) How do I keep them moving up and feed them. Do they die off or reproduce? Is there a link so I don't have to ask you more questions, and do I put scraps in the bins with soil? You have a nice site and fantastic score. Sorry for the questions, and I'm sure my wife will ask me if the top is sealed to keep out animals, and smell. Wanted to be one step ahead. How much for an extra bin, and can I order the worms and kit at the same time? Hopefully it wont be too hot in Florida. Thank you very much! Sincerely, JXXXX, XXXXX
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A. Howdy,
Thanks for your interest and questions. Yes, indoors basement or garage are fine. Just so these guys are not forgotten. By either pre-composting or covering the food source (fresh bedding or paper, etc), the bugs will be mostly eliminated. Shredded newspaper/PC Paper and cardboard is often used. Keep in mind everything added becomes a food source. And the worms need air. Too much cover can smother the air supply. Many tend to over feed. The temp range for ideal breeding/living is 45-85 degrees. Extremes 25-95 degrees. The worms can stand cold better than heat. The food/bedding acts as insulation if decomposed. And also generates some heat in the de-composing process. I have read there are Red Wigglers in the Tundras of Alaska. The worms tend to go dormant in cold. But decompose above 100 degrees.

Hope this helps. Thanks

1. BR Says:
   

   Q. Please send me info on the benefits of worm castings
   A. Tough question to answer. Do you wish to see some of my lab tests? The organic certificates require Fecal, Salmonella, Coliform screening. I have recent richness diversity tea analysis also.
   Many books written on the subject of worm castings. As I see it, the worms naturally take waste and decomposing materials and with the help of millions of microbes make/change that material in the building blocks of life. No man made chemical processes. Our unrestricted WA Registration means our castings can be applied directly to veggies (direct contact like potato, carrot, onions, etc) and then harvested without waiting. I tell people, to me that means you can eat it. I will get some info together and send it to you. Have you looked at the articles on our website? I am not sure what info is available that might answer your question. http://wormswrangler.com/worm_articles.html Thanks for your interest.