Vermicomposting: What Is Vermicompost?

What is Vermicomposting
Vermicomposting is worm composting, it’s a great way to recycle your carrot peelings, eggshells, coffee grinds, and used paper towels. Red wiggler worms can eat their body weight in food each day. As they eat, the worms create castings that are nutrient-rich organic matter. When castings mix with decomposed organic matter you wind up with compost full of beneficial microbes and nutrients that, when spread on a garden, help feed, nourish, and protect growing plants. According to a 1998 article in Bio-resource Technology, vermicompost is compared with high-grade horticultural compost "has desirable aesthetics, has reduced levels of contaminants and tends to hold more nutrients over a longer period, without impacting the environment. “It’s a win for everyone! In this document
Materials Needed

You could buy ready-made bins, but they are expensive. It's quick and easy to build bins of your own. You only need the items in the checklist below:
1. Container: You can use a shallow wooden or plastic container; the size you need depends on how many people will be using it and what their diets are. If the bin is only for two people who don't eat a lot of fruits and vegetables, you'll only need a 5-10-gallon bin. If you’re in a household where people eat a lot of fruits and vegetables, go for a 10 -15-gallon bin. TIP: You could use a recycled wooden dresser drawer if you’re really trying to be environmentally conscious! 2. Drill, tray, and plastic or burlap: You'll need to drill holes in the container, keep a tray underneath it to catch excess moisture, and create a cover or lid for the bin. Shredded corrugated cardboard, newspaper, and peat moss all retain moisture and air and provide a comfortable environment for your worms. Use enough bedding to fill 2/3 of your bin. 3. Water: Just enough to moisten the bedding to the consistency of a wrung-out dishrag. You'll need to keep the bedding moist, so consider keeping a spray bottle near the