A Beginner's Guide to Worm Farming

Why Recycle?

About Worm Farming

Worms are amazing creatures. These living fertiliser tubes are full of countless beneficial bacteria and enzymes that help sustain the life and fertility of our horticultural and agricultural systems. Worms dig and aerate the soil, allowing more water to soak in.

When living in your worm farm, worms will eat up to 3-4kg of your kitchen waste every week, then turn it into worm castings (rich plant food) and worm tea (liquid fertiliser) that can be used to improve the health of your garden.

Keeping a worm farm is fun for the whole family and a great way to get everyone involved in nurturing the environment and making your home more sustainable.

THE A.D.A.M PRINCIPLE

Follow the A.D.A.M principle to keep your compost bin healthy and happy:

  • ALIVENESS

    Compost is a ‘living creature’ full of worms and healthy microbes.

  • DIVERSITY

    Mix a variety of ingredients into your compost bin, such 
    as food scraps, dry leaves, fine woody mulch, grass, hair,
    herbs etc. After all, variety is the spice of life!

  • AERATION

    Use an aerating tool to aerate your 
    compost regularly.

  • MOISTURE

    All living things need water, but make sure 
    your compost is not too wet and doesn’t 
    become dry like a wrung-out sponge.

FUN FACT

The word Adam comes from the word ADAMAH, meaning ‘Earth’ or ‘Red Clay’.

What to Recycle!

Worms will eat anything that was once living,

  • Leftover vegetable scraps, fruit and vegetable peelings
  • Tea leaves / bags and coffee grounds
  • Vacuum cleaner dust or hair clippings (also animal)
  • Torn up newspapers, egg cartons or soaked pizza cartons
  • Crushed egg shells (these will also help with the pH balance)

The greater the variety of material you use, the better the casting will be. Everytime you add food to your work farm, remember to sprinkle over a handful of soil from your garden. The worms will use the grit in the soil to help grind up the fresh food waste.

You can make
a difference!

HERE’S HOW YOUR COMPOST BIN SHOULD BE WORKING TO RECYCLE YOUR ORGANIC WASTE.

Choose a Tumbleweed compost bin or worm farm to transform your organic waste into nutritious food for your garden.... because your earth matters!

HERE’S HOW YOUR COMPOST BIN SHOULD BE WORKING TO RECYCLE YOUR ORGANIC WASTE.

Faq
Got some questions? Visit our Composting FAQ
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