<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nWith all of your materials and tools, you can now begin working on your DIY worm farming project by these easy steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step 1: Prepare the Worm Bins<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Using your drill and the one-inch bit, drill one hole two inches from the rim of your tallest bin. Then, drill another one-inch hole on the opposite side, followed by four 1\/8\u201d holes at the bottom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The 1\/8\u201d holes should be placed near the bottom corners, as this will allow the worm tea to seep through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After you\u2019ve finished drilling, cut small pieces of your screening material and glue it in place, ensuring they are secure. You can then take the tall bin and put it inside of the short container.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step 2: Prepare the Worm Environment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s essential that your worms feel comfortable in their environment; otherwise, they\u2019ll be too focused on escaping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You\u2019ll want to make sure they have a comfortably damp environment by combining shredded paper and soil. Then, use a spray bottle to mist the soil until it\u2019s damp rather than wet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Add the paper and soil mixture to your tall bin to sit three inches from the bottom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once this is done, you can add in your worms and allow them to acclimate to their new environment. It\u2019s best if you leave them alone for one day before you begin to feed them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Everything in the bin should be very moist, but not to where puddles form in the soil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step 3: Feed the Worms<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
There are many things that worms love to eat, such as coffee grounds, cereal, bread, fruit scraps, and vegetable scraps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Collect all of these ingredients in a container to prepare for your weekly feedings. You can use your hand or trowel to make a hole in the shredded paper for you to add the scraps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Toss a little bit of extra shredded paper into the hole and then the scraps on top. Make sure you finish the hole by covering it with more dirt and moist shredded paper to avoid fruit flies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Do not add animal by-products, stems, or any dry pieces of food. These ingredients take much longer for worms to process, delaying fertilizer production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Over the next few days, you\u2019ll want to make a note of what ingredients your worms are eating. You can remove scraps that have been sitting around for a while.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step 4: Worm Farm Maintenance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Even though worm farms are relatively autonomous, you will need to do a little bit of maintenance. Be sure to keep the bedding covered by changing out the newspaper every so often. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\nYou\u2019ll have to collect worm tea every few months and use it as a fertilizer or sell it. It\u2019s also vital that you watch for when the worm bin has been filled with compost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To safely collect your compost, decide which side of the bin you want to collect from first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During your next feeding, place your scraps on the opposite side, which will draw your worms away. You can then use your hands to scoop out the compost gently.<\/p>\n\n\n