An indoor worm bin mimics all of these natural conditions, which makes red wigglers ideal for indoor composting.
Unlike other species of earthworms, red wigglers don’t tunnel deeply or make permanent burrows. They reproduce quickly, thrive in habitats with high organic matter, can tolerate a wide range of temperatures and moisture conditions, and can live close to one another. Red wigglers live in the upper layer of soil where they feed on small organisms and decaying organic matter. If you want to process more than that, you can start a second worm bin or, if your bin is big enough, add more worms to your bin.ĭid you know there are over seven thousand species of earthworms? One species in particular is well suited for indoor composting: red wigglers (or Eisenia fetida). One pound of worms can process about three and a half pounds of food scraps a week. We recommend most households start by purchasing one pound of worms. You can purchase red wigglers from a local retailer or order them online and have them shipped to you. To find out where to buy worms, visit nyc.gov/compostproject. Which are usually brown or gray in color, will not survive in a worm bin. Night crawlers and other common garden worms, You will need a specific worm species called “red wiggler” or Eisenia fetida. Most indoor locations will meet these temperature needs. Worms can tolerate temperatures a bit beyond this range, but they will be less active. Worms prefer temperatures between 55☏ and 80☏ (13☌ and 27☌). If you drilled holes in the bottom on the bin, place a tray under the bin to catch any “leachate”-this is a waste product of the composting process made of excess moisture.Īfter you make or buy a bin, store it in a good location for both you and the worms.Use non-toxic glue to attach fine screen over holes (optional). This will help prevent pests like fruit flies from entering your bin.Drill at least 10 quarter-inch holes in the bottom of the bin.
These holes will also provide oxygen in your bin.
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