worm bin dirt

Last summer, my worm bin began to smell and I discovered that all the worms had suddenly died. I left the bin so its contents would decompose, and now more than a year later, I opened it to see what looks like good dirt but with some white, perhaps moldy looking stuff, atop some of the dirt. I wonder if this can be dangerous in any way and can I still utilize the dirt if I skim off the white stuff. Many thanks for your help!
All the best,
Janice

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#1 Comment By Downtoearthdigs On 11/06/2015 @ 12:58 am

Mold is part of the process, you should have no issues with your compost.

Here are some links for you with more information.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/vermicomposting/care-and-feeding-of-worms.htm ^[1]

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/vermicomposting/vermiculture-worm-death.htm ^[2]

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/vermicomposting/smelly-worm-bins.htm ^[3]

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