That's what I use..it's good shit.
As soon as I heard start a worm bin I said outloud, Fuck that. lmao. After finishing it I am going to look into this. Thank You for the info.
Dude that's so funny because I thought the same thing after it was suggested to me. I was like, man that is way too much work for something I can buy at the store. But after reading that whole 50 page thread on GC I was so geeked I built one pronto. Not only did I build a bin but I changed my whole attitude toward organic growing.
I only have experience with the plastic storage type bins myself. It is basically a 18 gallon Sterlite brand bin with 1/8 inch holes drilled in the bottom and all around the top perimeter about 2 inches down. This bin is then inserted into the an identical bin with four inch blocks to act as risers. The four inch gap allows for the leachate ( liquid runoff ) to drip into the lower bin. I wish I would have exercised a little more patience before I hastily assembled my plastic bins because some of the wooden bin designs are great. My bin is only four and a half months old so my production isn't up to full speed although the vermicompost they have made to date is stellar looking. I'm thinking in four more months I should have a very descent amount, 8 gallons or so. St0 I am pretty much a beginner to the vermicomposting game. But from what I have read the time it takes to develop good castings depends on many variables like worm population, food quality and overall bin environment. I have started a Bokashi Bran compost bucket this is a method to create fermented compost. I have read the the worms will process Bokashi compost at rate of three to four times faster than typical composts and other raw materials. The Bokashi is a entire project on its own that has been a fascinating learning experience. I highly recommend you to read that link at GC on vermicomposting it is well worth the time investment. Just a side note pay close attention to a to a poster named LumperDawgz he is a Guru and one of the most knowledgeable contributors I have ever read on these sites. Hope this helps!
My wife stopped me at making a bin in the basement and starting a compost pile in the backyard. This is a good thing though because once I get going on a new project I get tunnel vision, the next thing you know I'd have a whole farm in my back yard. I gotta get sneaky this week when I bring home composted horse manure from a local farm. I already know when I use her brand new SUV to transport it I'm risking my life (LOL). Good luck on your worm venture GladStoned!
