Jim Murray
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Never had one before so bear with me!
1. I have some of those plastic storage crates used for office removals, 70x40x30cm, approx 80 litres. Is this too big, if not then the lid is captive to the box and swings on/off. Very handy but not airtight, will this be ok, will they escape? It's an oblong shallow box, so to my mind this seems easier for worm collection than a deep bin.
2. Can I mix say lobs & redworms in the same box?
3. Should I collect the worms myself or buy them, which is best?
4. Should they be kept outside at all times or if frosty outside need to be in the shed?
5. I see some say to include drainage eg stones under the soil and some not, which is best?
6. I also see some say setup a worm nursery to grow them on; what is the issue with just letting them all grow in the same box and taking out the biggest ones for bait?
7. I did pass a manure heap yesterday and had a quick dig, no result. Would the dry weather put the worms down? I've also read that some heaps are better than others, is this true or should I try there again?
1. I have some of those plastic storage crates used for office removals, 70x40x30cm, approx 80 litres. Is this too big, if not then the lid is captive to the box and swings on/off. Very handy but not airtight, will this be ok, will they escape? It's an oblong shallow box, so to my mind this seems easier for worm collection than a deep bin.
2. Can I mix say lobs & redworms in the same box?
3. Should I collect the worms myself or buy them, which is best?
4. Should they be kept outside at all times or if frosty outside need to be in the shed?
5. I see some say to include drainage eg stones under the soil and some not, which is best?
6. I also see some say setup a worm nursery to grow them on; what is the issue with just letting them all grow in the same box and taking out the biggest ones for bait?
7. I did pass a manure heap yesterday and had a quick dig, no result. Would the dry weather put the worms down? I've also read that some heaps are better than others, is this true or should I try there again?