worm farm

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A worm farm is a container system where worms—typically red wigglers—are kept to break down organic waste into nutrient-rich compost.

Kitchen scraps go in, worm castings come out.

The setup ranges from simple bins to stacked trays: We started a worm farm to reduce food waste.

Also called a wormery or vermicomposting bin.

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bedding · decompose · organic · scraps · food scraps · humus · bins · moist · fertilizer · wiggling · dirt · banana peels · coffee grounds · harvest · nutrient · aerating · garden · breeding

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