As the human race pushes to 7 billion people we must be thinking about what we leave for the future generation. Image a world where 7 people could have their own caretakers to manage certain household waste for each home. Now believe in that imagination because worm farms are capable of doing so for the entire population. Worms are smarter than they appear and have more environmental benefits than people give credit to. The average American produces about 1,600 pounds of household waste in a year, it’s time to cut back on waste and allow nature to takes its course. Worm naturally reproduce being able to manage the proper Americans waste load.
Worm farms are a good way of enhancing soil through a natural process, letting the worms do the work of composting. Worms that work best include; red worms or red wrigglers because they are fit to do the job unlike night crawlers and earthworms. These red worms will be like family, feed them fruit, vegetables, and starchy scraps or household waste into organic fertilizer for a garden. As the worm farm acts as a natural compost pile the red worms will also reproduce in the fertile soil, increasing the work load for the worms.
Never feed the worm’s meat, poultry, dairy products, or salty foods because it inhibits the worm’s ability to do their work. It is truly amazing as the worm’s act like a natural garbage disposal. Stay away from acidic peelings and other kitchen scraps that can elevate the ph level in the worm farm, the worms like a neutral base. They can break down egg shells after being cooked, other fruit peels balancing out the soil, but acidic products may have an effect on worm performance. Do not over feed, because red worms can only eat about half their own body weight each day. However, as the worm farm continues to grow more worms will be produced and compostable intake may increase as the products break down faster.
People can set up a worm farm in just three basic steps. First, a container is needed; using plastic bins or a wooden container that can host your newly acquired family of worms. Second, a drip bin for the worm farm waste at the bottom. Finally, red worms are essential needing matter or soil to live in. Initially placing household scraps in the soil and mixing them in for the worms to do their job. This is an easy setup for individuals and very cheap to get started which will take hardly any space for those people who do not have room in a backyard for a compost pile. Providing time is not a problem because the worms do all the work, as an individual all you need is a start and to continue to add your compost. Check out how to get started.
Worm farms can also be resourceful pets for growing children, since the decaying matter is odorless and kids like to get their hands dirty anyways parents look like rock stars. This also has environmental impact by reducing landfill waste and protecting the environment with organic fertilizer instead of chemical fertilizer and waste run off. This will provide healthier soils for yard use and house plants without exposing your children to harmful chemicals. Get involved and start your worm farm today to help protect the environment in a sustainable way and add benefits to your daily life by increase your nutrient rich house soil.
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