Before going fishing, having a good fishing spot and excellent tackle, do not forget about the baits. Among the most famous and favorite baits of fish are ordinary earthworms, from which red dung, white earth and cherry scrubs are distinguished. But what about the cold season? You can grow worms at home without much difficulty.
It is necessary
- - worms;
- - wooden box;
- - manure;
- - dark breathable fabric;
- - household waste;
- - peat;
- - food waste;
- - watering can.
Instructions
Step 1
Get serious about buying an earthworm and preparing your compost. It is advisable to buy worms together with the substrate in a specialized store. They should be bright red and move actively. Before you buy earthworms, prepare a place for them in advance. To do this, use a fairly roomy wooden box with a lid, place it on an insulated balcony or in the coolest place in the apartment. The optimum temperature for keeping worms is 15-21 degrees.
Step 2
As a nutrient substrate, which is an excellent raw material for growing worms, you can use animal manure that has been aged on the farm for six months (but not more than two years, since such manure no longer contains nutrients for worms). But keep in mind that it is strictly forbidden to use fresh manure, the worms will die in it.
Step 3
Populate the purchased worms in the box along with the nutrient substrate, distribute evenly over the surface. These invertebrates absolutely cannot tolerate sunlight and bright light, so cover the box with a dark material that allows air to pass through (otherwise the worms may suffocate).
Step 4
Try to maintain the optimum temperature of the substrate, leaving is reduced to watering vermicompost and loosening. Worms are very sensitive to a decrease in humidity, water with pre-settled water (temperature 20-24 degrees) from a watering can with small holes. The degree of moisture can be determined in the following way: take a little of the substrate in the palm of your hand and squeeze it in your fist. If at the same time moisture appears slightly between the fingers, the moisture is sufficient. If drops flow out, the substrate is waterlogged.
Step 5
A few days after the infestation of the worms, make the first feeding. To do this, take an old tea leaves, cleaning vegetables, not milk porridge or spoiled boiled vegetables, chop and spread over the surface of the substrate (the layer should be 3-5 centimeters). After two to three weeks, feed again, but already with a layer of 5-7 centimeters. Loosen the earth to the depth of the worms twice a week, as they need oxygen.
