What to Feed Red Wigglers
In the Texas heat (85 degrees and above), it is important not to overfeed your worms. The process of decomposition does heat that bin up. The other 9 months of the year, Texas has it easy compared to our Northern neighbors and you can enjoy easy and productive vermicomposting.
Here are some general guidelines:
- Worms can eat most fruit and vegetable peelings, grains, coffee grounds and filters, and tea bags
- Food should be raw, or if cooked; have no additives (oil, salt, butter, spices, etc.)
- Worms will not be happy with garlic, onion, lots of broccoli or cabbage, or citrus (which contains the irritant limonene)
- Avoid meat, bones and dairy to keep smells at bay
- Avoid dog and cat waste if vermicompost will be used on a food source
- Beware of herbicides and pesticides on grass clippings. Wash fruit (especially bananas which have an anti-caterpillar pesticide)and vegetable peels
We'll have much more on this subject, but this should get you started!
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