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Should I wet the soil for my worms if it gets dry?

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Yes! If the newspaper bedding and soil mixture begin to dry out, spritz them with some water. If you end up spraying too much water, add some dry newspaper strips to your worm farm instead.

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If doing a worm farm outside any concerns about high temps and how do you resolve that

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Worms are pretty hardy and can live in temperatures up to 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32 degrees Celsius). Ideally, worms do best in warm temperatures, so try and find a shady area to keep your worm farm.

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Can worm farms just be a jar with dirt and food or do I need a bigger container

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Worm farms are generally made with a large container like a plastic bin or bucket, so you can harvest a lot of casings eventually.

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What are some food(s) that I should avoid putting in my worm bed?

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Avoid meat, bread, and dairy products. Also, do not feed them spicy food or very acidic food.

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What is the best time of year to start a worm farm?

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The answer is anytime. Worms work tirelessly throughout the year and never hibernate.

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Can I keep worms from my yard?

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I have been keeping earthworms that I found in my yard in a homemade worm bin and they have been doing fine.

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Can I use human urine to fertilize soil?

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You could, but you'd probably be better off using dedicated fertilizer.

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How much would I have to commit to this?

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Not much! Worms are very easy to keep, and are good to have even if you aren’t able to be home 24/7.

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Where should I place a worm farm?

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In a shady spot so it doesn’t hurt the worms. I recommend somewhere under tree or for ease near a kitchen window.

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Can I put soil from my compost pile to start the worm farm?

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Yes. Worms can live in composted dirt. However even if it is not completely broken down the worms will most likely break it down.

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