I have been talking about over buffering bins for the last two years on the FB Vermicomposting site. I had read that worms usually stay in soils of 5.5 to 6.5 ph. When it gets too neutral it can actually harm the worms. I brought it up on my channel which I finally started. Glad to see you have now.
@TheCrazyWormLady5 жыл бұрын
Alaskan Sourdough Worms, Gardens, Etc. enjoying your videos!
@alaskansourdoughwormsgarde43925 жыл бұрын
The Crazy Worm Lady thanks I appreciate your checking them out.
@wafflesofmaxconsupmption71453 жыл бұрын
This is the first I've heard about the calciferous gland. I've been adding crushed egg shell or oyster shell flour to provide grit, but I had no idea how good I was doing for the worms. They gobble it up. I rarely find a trace in the castings I harvest. Great information!!
@myhillsidegarden39985 жыл бұрын
Great info for the person with a new worm bin and for someone who has had one a while. Thanks for sharing. Catherine
@carlwheeler34034 жыл бұрын
Hi Emily, I enjoy your videos. I started my worm bin 3 days ago. I bought red wigglers from a local bait shop to get started but I have made every mistake you talked about. My goal is to get worm castings as opposed to worm breeding so I bought potting mix, composted manure, threw in a bunch of coffee grounds and added the worms (about 100 worms). They seem to be doing fine but I did run some packing paper through my shredder and added it per your recommendation. It's now a waiting game to see what happens. I check the bin daily, they seem to be doing fine. They tend to congregate in the bottom of the bin, I don't know if that's normal.
@martysgarden5 жыл бұрын
Great info on the over feeding Emily!
@Quasar5024 жыл бұрын
First mention I have seen of ammonia. Thks
@liliakogan30435 жыл бұрын
Great info as usual. Love the wisps. 💕
@TheCrazyWormLady5 жыл бұрын
Lilia Kogan thanks Lilia!
@martysgarden5 жыл бұрын
So cool, to see those little Bubs
@wayneauten28595 жыл бұрын
Just got into vermicomposting and your videos are great ! Thanks for the info.
@TheCrazyWormLady5 жыл бұрын
Wayne Auten so happy to hear that you find my content useful!
@martysgarden5 жыл бұрын
Gotta luv the worms, great little workers!
@ausfoodgarden5 жыл бұрын
Nice video as always Emily, the part about protein poisoning being more about Ammonia is great info that I've never heard before. ps. You look so relaxed in this video, that recent vacation must have been a good one :)
@TheCrazyWormLady5 жыл бұрын
Gerry Clough or I could have filmed this after coming home from dinner with fellow KZbinr (Anarchy Worm Bin) Tori- I had a drink. Always good to help settle the nerves! Thanks for watching as always.
@SupremeGecko5 жыл бұрын
Emily, what is a wisp? You mentioned they were climbing the sides. (sorry if you already answered this in a prior video).
@colinm.34195 жыл бұрын
Wisps are baby worms
@SupremeGecko5 жыл бұрын
@@colinm.3419 Ahhh, I should have known. Thanks!
@TheCrazyWormLady5 жыл бұрын
Supreme Gecko yes, wisps are baby worms. Freshly hatched.
@vibottaro7555 жыл бұрын
Hi Emily, what do you use to buffer a Bin besides eggshells and oyster shells? You mention another element but I did not get it. Thank you.
@elainebest47093 жыл бұрын
I love your videos. Very helpful.
@SugarBeeFarm5 жыл бұрын
Very timely video for me on Ph. Thanks 💕✌️🌱
@TheCrazyWormLady5 жыл бұрын
Marilyn Q hope it helped! Thanks for stopping by!
@pinkcharms5 жыл бұрын
Loving this cocoon series
@TheCrazyWormLady5 жыл бұрын
Wendy Lea fun, right? I am enjoying it as well.
@Jonny87Slick5 жыл бұрын
Other than oyster shell and egg shells, is there anything else that can can be used as a buffer grit?
@AmnaKitchen5 жыл бұрын
U do such a job wich I can't think it's ur courage.👍💯
@TheCrazyWormLady5 жыл бұрын
Amna's Kitchen thanks so much!
@kevin866745 жыл бұрын
I have a friend saving scraps for me and she put orange pills in it. Is it ok to put them in there feeding?
@TheCrazyWormLady5 жыл бұрын
kevin neel oh absolutely!
@sycamoreknox94194 жыл бұрын
I've got Black Soldier Fly larvae working over the bottom of a moist coffee filter that has chicory and dandelion root in it, does that mean anything at all as far as the pH balance of the bin goes?
@PrettyAliceNight5 жыл бұрын
What is the advantage of starting with cocoons rather than worms? I’m new to all this and haven’t actually started my worm farm yet.
@christopherwhite67375 жыл бұрын
Hello there, I use human & dog hair, dead palm branches, bones, I find eggs wisps, & worms in the hair & and palms, always about an inch. Hair warms the box.
@tammybrazeau12134 жыл бұрын
I know you did this awhile ago but....what color are the worms when they come out of the cocoon?
@tonywhiston67685 жыл бұрын
Yet another great video Emily alot of my ENC cocoons are turning darker in colour so hoping for some activity next week. How much does humity contribute to the hatching we've in a period of warm wet weather over here in the UK.
@TheCrazyWormLady5 жыл бұрын
Tony Whiston I honestly don’t know if air humidity plays much of a role. As long as the bin is damp, they will hatch just fine!
@1demetrabrown5 жыл бұрын
I new to all of this and I’ve been checking the ph of my bin regularly and it seems as if my ph is always at 7.5 should I be concerned?
@TheCrazyWormLady5 жыл бұрын
1demetrabrown probably not, no. Worms prefer a SLIGHTLY lower pH of about 6-7 but at 7.5 you are still in a good zone I think. I will also caution that pH meters are notoriously inaccurate depending on the type... if your bin seems healthy it probably is. Don’t overthink it!
@ptudor635 жыл бұрын
Does it help to turn the bins 3 or 4 times a week.
@TheCrazyWormLady5 жыл бұрын
ptudor63 not necessary to turn the bins that frequently. Usually weekly with feedings is more than enough.
@pbarnes30415 жыл бұрын
Good job
@TheCrazyWormLady5 жыл бұрын
P Barnes thank you!!
@kevin866745 жыл бұрын
I have not used any cardboard in my 3 bins.
@TheCrazyWormLady5 жыл бұрын
kevin neel give it a try!! They love it.
@mrfred63235 жыл бұрын
I have not got my cocoons yet and may not for a few more weeks so my question is can you start the cocoon bin too early? I may be 3 weeks before i get my cocoons.
@TheCrazyWormLady5 жыл бұрын
Fred Walter no I think it will be fine as long as you don’t start with a lot of food.
@jimmyhuffman68023 жыл бұрын
Thanks again for the confusion, ph buffer, what is it, were do i get it testing the ph ,how you leave more Questions than answers.
@ClickinChicken5 жыл бұрын
"Wisps" galore here! :)
@TheCrazyWormLady5 жыл бұрын
Brian Perendy awesome, right? Thanks for watching.
@ClickinChicken5 жыл бұрын
Not really, they should be bigger or I didn't wait long enough. @@TheCrazyWormLady
@ricks29075 жыл бұрын
Hey night owl. Good content as usual
@TheCrazyWormLady5 жыл бұрын
Rick S I appreciate that! Thank you!
@aldovillanueva37205 жыл бұрын
I love you crazy worm lady😍😘😍
@waynetadlock97195 жыл бұрын
So simple, yet somehow ???
@TheCrazyWormLady5 жыл бұрын
Wayne Tadlock right?!
@Kaitlyn_B975 жыл бұрын
How old is this bin? Basic bin...Basic B!!!! 😆 Sorry, had too.
@TheCrazyWormLady5 жыл бұрын
Kaitlyn B oh BASIC AF! This Bin was started on May 4th I believe. The whole series can be found in my playlists! Thanks for watching. I was waiting on the first person to make the basic joke! You are the winner 🎉
@jimmyhuffman68023 жыл бұрын
You got more f,en drama then any body, if it's not the mites it's mold or ph,your bin always looks to dry. How bout just getting to the friggin point.