Publisher's Synopsis
Discover how to build a worm farm and create "black gold" for your garden!
Have you wondered what worm farming is and how it can benefit you? Do you want to learn more about producing "black gold" to promote plant growth? Do you want to find a more natural approach to composting? In this remarkably informative book, you'll discover the stunning benefits that come from creating your vermicomposting system to produce some of the best fertilizers in the world. In this book, you will:- Learn the basics of worm farming, from feeding the worms to collecting the worm castings and fertilizer
- Discover the numerous benefits associated with worm farming
- Understand the requirements of a worm farm in simple-to-grasp terms
- Learn how to strike black gold and the benefits of using worm castings
- Discover how to make worm compost tea from your worm farm and the various ways to use it
- Improve your knowledge of the various types of worms and learn the pros and cons associated with each
- Discover where to find the best worms and how many you'll need to start your worm farm
- Discover the different types of composting bins used in vermiculture, along with step-by-step instructions on how to make a simple worm bin
- Find all the information about the farming materials required to start your worm farm
- Learn how to layer your bins successfully
- Understand what to feed your worms and which food waste to avoid
- Learn how to harvest a worm bin and deal with common worm farming problems
