Vermicomposting is using worms to compost solid waste into an organic fertilizer called vermicast, or worm castings. This process can be done at home or on a large, commercial scale.
Sites and pages listed here will offer information about the benefits of vermicomposting, how to get started, necessary supplies and equipment, and pests and problems.
Companies selling worms or equipment are listed under Worms: Suppliers.
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Composting with Redworms
Explains the workings of a home vermiculture system - materials, operational information, right worms, biology, FAQs, and setting up.
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Earthworm Ecology and Sustaining Agriculture
Discusses the significant role of earthworms in the ecological balance and environmental sustainability.
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Home Composting With Worms
Contains overview, worm facts, set-up steps, and common pests and problems.
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How To Compost
Compost resource providing helpful articles, related products, and other various aspects of the field.
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Journey to Forever: Vermicomposting
Organic garden shares definition, plant benefits, preferred worm species, breeding, worm boxes, bedding, feeding, harvesting, and problems.
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Red Worm Composting
Vermiholic's website shares background, quick facts, getting started, raising worms, videos, interviews, newsletter, and references.
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Vermicomposting and Vermiculture: Worms, Bins and How To Get Started
Article for new composters covers what it is, why use worms, how it works, benefits, categories of bins, getting started, and vermicomposting tips.
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Vermicomposting: Composting with Worms
Instructional guide on getting started with vermicomposting.
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Vermiculture Manual
Explores history and basic concepts of vermicomposting. Includes online courses, forum, contact information, and affiliated breeders.
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Worm Digest
Collection of articles and information focusing on worm composting.
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The Worm Wigwam
Features a vermicomposting system designed to process large amounts of food and organic waste, plus the easy extraction of "worm-free" finished compost.