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Vermicomposting is basically a process that uses red worms in producing nutrient-rich worm castings (worm manure), that can be made into a natural fertilizer (cost-free), and as a soil conditioner. Worm castings usually contain a mixture of organic materials that your red wiggler worms have recently consumed. These may be in the form of food scraps, soil bedding, and/or days old animal droppings.


3 basic components of Vermicomposting
Vermicomposting is usually done by factoring in three basic components. We can never make this process possible if we don’t have the worms in place. Of course, your composting worms will definitely have a big part in this activity, for without them, then there will be no need for vermicomposting. Aside from your worm, also prepare your worm bed or bedding. This is where your earthworms will be placed to live on, and to thrive on. Now, the third element for this process is your medium. Your medium is your worm’s food supply. These can be in the form of food scraps and/or farm waste.

The right preparations, for the right place!
The good thing about vermicomposting is that you can do this anywhere you want. Whether you do this inside or outside of your house, always make sure that you keep your compost pile preserved, as not to attract annoying pests or to generate foul-smelling odors (warm castings are earthy in smell). Also take note that there are two ways in preparing your worm bins for worm composting. You can either buy it or make it yourself (plastic tubs in an 8-gallon size will do). You can find several bins being sold in local stores, alongside red worms for sale.


What to feed your worms
Bear in mind that you can’t use ordinary garden earthworms for worm composting. So always opt in buying the red wigglers kind. These worms will definitely bring in more valuable nutrients into your soil and will certainly provide you with healthier plants. But aside from that, worm feed should also be monitored.

The best feeds for your red worms composting are wastes that are organic. You may feed them (should be in small portions) fruit and vegetable peels, molded bread, coffee grounds, and other natural discarded items from your garden, like dried leaves. And when your worms have finally consumed these all, and have consistently produced earthy brown deposits, then you’ll know that your compost is ready for harvest. The full process of vermicomposting usually takes about 3 months.