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Asked by
Blasley on
March 20, 2015
Fallon, NVQ.Worm Composting
I was wondering if I could put clippings from one of my pothos plants into my worm composter? I'm aware pothos are considered toxic to cats and dogs, but would they be considered harmful towards my worms and/or the worm casings after they have been composted? Thanks in advance for your time!
Answered by
shelley on
March 20, 2015
Certified ExpertA.As a general rule, you should avoid adding poisonous plants to the worm bin.
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- Asked by
jkdn32 on
November 4, 2015
Rhode IslandQ.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
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
November 6, 2015A.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
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/vermicomposting/vermiculture-worm-death.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/vermicomposting/smelly-worm-bins.htm
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manoworms on
November 24, 2015
West Grove, PA 19390Q.Management of fruit flies in worm bins
Not a question, but a discovery which will be helpful for those who have fruit fly problem in their worm bin. I will make this brief: Search for fruit fly lifespan. An associated article shows an experiment of the effects of sweeteners on fruit flies done by a 6th grader. He found that Truvia killed fruit flies. So I tried Truvia in my worm bin, and it works! AND the worms are not harmed. You should try it and if it works for you, spread the word: No more fruit flies in worm bins. Steven Goddard manoworms@yahoo.com
- Answered by
shelley on
November 24, 2015
Certified Expert - Asked by
kaskastner on
December 16, 2015
Oceranside, CaliforniaQ.Worm castings usage
I have added worm castings to my Hibiscus and they thrive but I added also to a small Ficus tree (and two tangerine trees) and they no longer look as healthy as they were. Can the worm castings be the problem - maybe those specific plants do not like them?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
December 18, 2015A.Yes, the worm castings could be an issue if they are applied to heavily.
For a small potted plant add approx 1/2" of worm castings to the top of the soil and water in. Repeat every 3 to 4 months.
For fruit trees add 2 cups of castings for every inch of trunk diameter.
Top dress the soil from trunk to drip line cover with mulch and water in.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/vermicomposting/worm-castings.htm
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ravindra.vns on
February 2, 2016
221010Q.vermicompost
We are farmers in a small village of Uttar Pradesh. I am interested in developing vermicompost. Kindly guide me for the process and technical support. Thanks, ravindar
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
February 3, 2016A.Here is a link to numerous articles that will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/vermicomposting/
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Anonymous on
April 23, 2016Q.pot worms safe in garden
Are pot worms safe to put in my garden or potted houseplants? I am ready to harvest my vermicompost, but I have a lot of tiny pot worms. I can't imagine that I will be able to separate those from the compost. Will the white worms be harmful or eat the plants I plant in my garden? Will they die off or just keep proliferating in the garden too?
- Answered by
melvin kozak on
April 23, 2016A.I do not know how coarse your soil is but I put mine through a sieve and seperate the soil from the worms.Hope this helps some
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ahmed on
October 5, 2016
cairo,egyptQ.most suited worms for hot climate
Can you please tell me what kind of worms are the best suited for composting in hot regions and what are their optimum range of temperatures?
- Answered by
Alisma on
October 6, 2016
Certified ExpertA.Eisenia fetida, Perionyx excavatus, and Eudrilus eugeniae worms can all be used in hot regions. See these articles:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/vermicomposting/hot-climate-vermiculture.htm
http://www.wormfarmingsecrets.com/general-worm-composting/worm-composting-in-the-tropics/Was this answer useful?10
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