by misoil | Sep 21, 2022 | Composting, Uncategorized, Vermicomposting
Vermicompost “is stabilized organic matter, produced by interaction of earthworms and microorganisms under controlled conditions” —Norman Q Arancon, PhD – University of Hawaii at Hilo Vermicompost “A Living Soil Amendment” Consists of...
by misoil | Sep 8, 2022 | CFT Guidelines, CFT Planning, Composting, Vermicomposting
Install the base layer Once you have finished lining your CFT with paper, you will add a ‘base layer’ of peat moss without disturbing the paper—this layer is for startup only. It provides no food for the worms, but it serves a few important purposes: Provides a...
by misoil | Aug 24, 2022 | Composting, Vermicomposting
Vermicompost is produced by the combined work of earthworms and microbes. Microbes are microscopic organisms including beneficial bacteria and fungi, and two other groups called protozoa and nematodes. These micro-organisms are as important to vermicompost as the...
by misoil | Aug 15, 2022 | CFT Planning
Take a few moments to visualize your future vermicast production area – the vision that prompted you to start this in the first place. You may be starting out smaller, but you can see a path that gets you where you want to be some day. Here’s a sample layout for a...
by misoil | Aug 5, 2022 | Composting, Vermicomposting
The Basics There are five key components that need to be “controlled” during composting for it to be successful. 1. Feedstock & Nutrient Balance The composting process requires a proper balance of “green” organic materials and “brown” organic materials....
