Member discussion regarding the methods, varieties and merits of growing tomatoes.
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March 20, 2011 | #1 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: North Charleston,South Carolina, USA
Posts: 1,803
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Speaking of worms
I got a new Earth machine compost last September, It is only 3/4 full from the top from last November. I saw some worms from the ground around my garden should i put some in the compost.
Last edited by FILMNET; March 21, 2011 at 06:27 AM. |
March 20, 2011 | #2 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Los Angeles County, CA
Posts: 258
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If you mean the self watering container, my guess is that there are many varieties of worm in the garden, with varying habitat and food needs, so worms might not work out. For instance, Earthworms cover a lot of 3 dimensional space. Since earth trainers are attempting to create an ideal environment, issues like aeration are addressed in the growing medium. You could throw in red worms, but they need material to break down, in which case aged, hot composted material is best.
Left long enough, worms will work their way into composters anyway, even after sifting there may be a few. |
March 21, 2011 | #3 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Central Ohio
Posts: 741
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If you are talking about a composter then red wigglers would be great. They help speed the breakdown of kitchen scraps and garden waste into great compost. Earthworms on the other hand do not like to be out of the soil and will try their best to leave a composter, or worm bin, etc. to get back to the soil. My mom loved my worm composter and made her own but instead of buying red wigglers like me, she tried to go out after rains and bring in earthworms she found... then she wondered why her worms kept trying to escape and ending up all over her patio floor?!
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