General Vermicomposting FAQs

Is it OK if Cocoons and Baby Worms Go In My Soil?
Yes, absolutely.  While composting worms may not survive in normal garden soil, you will be doing no harm to your soil, seedlings, or plants if you have co...
Tue, 30 Aug, 2022 at 12:33 PM
Can't I Add Only Food Waste to the Worm Bin?
While you can get away with that here and there, your bin needs a proper balance of carbon-rich bedding materials and nitrogen-rich food waste. Bedding ...
Mon, 19 Sep, 2022 at 6:29 AM
My Worms Have Arrived Before My Worm Bin. What Do I Do?
Don't panic! The worms should survive for quite awhile in the packaging they arrived in, but they will likely be dehydrated. We recommend openin...
Mon, 3 Oct, 2022 at 6:54 AM
How Do I Keep My Worm Bin Warm Over the Winter?
We've got great resources on our site and on YouTube for keeping your worm bin warm over the winter, ranging from using natural techniques to getting so...
Wed, 2 Nov, 2022 at 4:20 PM
Why Are My Worms Skinny?
We get lots of folks who are worried that their composting worms are skinnier than when they received them. A vermicomposting environment is a different...
Sat, 1 Jul, 2023 at 5:36 PM
What Are All These White Worms in My Worm Bin?
If you see a swarm of stringy, white worms on your vermicompost, they are likely Enchytraeidae, aka potworms.  Potworms tend to thrive in wet acidic condit...
Thu, 6 Jul, 2023 at 8:26 AM
Can I Use Bokashi in a Worm Bin?
Bokashi is an interesting way to alternatively compost the entire range of food scraps from vegetables through meet, and even bones.  Bokashi uses an anaer...
Mon, 11 Dec, 2023 at 9:41 AM