How to Buy a Worm Farm

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Worm farming is an inexpensive way to use organic waste to improve the quality of your soil, while at the same time saving valuable landfill space.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Step 1

Consider using worm farming to convert kitchen and garden waste, dog manure, cat litter, cardboard and other garbage into vermicast, which is a liquefied substance that fertilizes the soil.
Step 2

Do a search online for farms and ranches that sell worm farms.
Step 3

Compare the different products and prices they offer.
Step 4

Know that 1 lb. (or 1000) red worms costs about $20 to $30 on up. (Recognize that costs vary greatly from state to state.) Be sure to take into account any shipping charges to determine the final price.
Step 5

Invest in the worms themselves if you are new to this. Wait and see how you like this venture before spending too much money on accessories.
Step 6

Select composting worms, which eat organic waste and produce castings (a product that fertilizes soil).
Step 7

Know that the red worm is the most popular type used for worm farming. These worms are hardy and easy to compost.
Step 8

Buy a worm fattener, which will encourage the worm to eat more, thereby using up more waste.
Step 9

Have bins on hand to store the worms in your yard.
Step 10

Fill about 10 percent of the bin with dirt, then add compost material on top.
Step 11

Realize the benefits of using worm farming to improve your gardens.

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