Worm It Up!
Article by Andrew Beene
Worms. Wriggling worms, crawling worms, red wiggler worms, orange organic worms. Worms. It should not be disgust or fear that we should feel towards these creatures, for all we know --- they have magical powers. Vermicomposting worms are just a part of one magic we should know. All we need is a worm, specifically a red worm. What we are going to do with the worm is to team it up with other decomposer organisms to process our organic waste and turn it into a great natural fertilizer. Ha, isn't that magic? I know, right?
Red worms' vermicomposting is such a magical thing. Why? Since worms, red worms actually, are such hardy creatures and are always hungry who will tolerate a wide range of temperature, they can consume one-half (1/2) their weight of decaying matter each day and will convert it to a natural by-product, called worm castings.
Worm castings are very rich black topsoil, or humus, it is the richest and safest natural plant food available. These casting are rich in phosphorous, nitrogen and potash with minor mixture or trace of minerals. How does one person do worm vermicomposting, you may ask. It is completely easy. I know, worms may be these crawling, slimy creatures, but they are not so bad after all. You do not even have to touch them with your bare hands, which are what garden gloves are for, right? So, here is what you are supposed to do. Get any bin, just any bin. Put some or all of your food scraps. A sprinkle of red worms or earthworms and, Walla! After a few days, guess what? You will see the healthiest soil in your life for once.
After a while, you will realize how fun it has been to be a part of the entire vermicomposting cycle, to see that the soil is in its richest for and that you have given a little bit of yourself. However, some pessimist says that it is untidy or some flies may appear more often due to the food scraps. Don't fret, the worm castings does not have any awful smell. Worm castings have this earthly pleasant smell. If there are flies it's either there is too much food waste or the food has already rot. It's not the worms fault.
Harvesting worm casts is amazing. Not only do you contribute to being nice to Mother Nature and to the worms, but also, when the worms' cast is used as fertilizer, your veggies and fruits would be at their healthiest and finest stage. Moreover, you may even start making your own business of harvesting red worms or their casting for profit. People will see the benefits of these worms once you show them how to do vermicomposting. A lot of people are already entering this business and people are really into it. Some even buy these worms because they are fun to watch. Vermicomposting leaves you and your worms and your veggies in a WIN-WIN relationship. It can even go on forever! Never under estimate the power of these crawling red worms. They can be the next big thing. Be prepared. Take out some card board and pen and write down your own "worm castings for sale".
Andrew Beene is an expert writer that writes about red wiggler worms, organic worms and Vermicomposting worms. For more information, you may visit http://www.specialtworms.com/.