LARGE SCALE WORM COMPOST FARMING METHOD
WORM FARM - VAN DER KLOOF
Basic setup, bins are kept under shade cloth to
protect the worms from the sun and help with
moisture retention.
WURM PLAAS - VAN DER KLOOF
Eenvoudige opset. Die wurms word onder skadunet
gehou, dit help om vogtigheid te hou, wurms teen
son te beskerm ens.
Basic setup, bins are kept under shade cloth to
protect the worms from the sun and help with
moisture retention.
WURM PLAAS - VAN DER KLOOF
Eenvoudige opset. Die wurms word onder skadunet
gehou, dit help om vogtigheid te hou, wurms teen
son te beskerm ens.
LAYOUT OF THE WORM FARM FACTORY
Basic layout inside the Worm Farm Factory
These bins have been harvested and are now ready for
a new feed.
Basiese uitleg binne die Wurm Plaas Fabriek
Die "bins" is reeds ge-oes en gereed vir nog ''n voeding.
These bins have been harvested and are now ready for
a new feed.
Basiese uitleg binne die Wurm Plaas Fabriek
Die "bins" is reeds ge-oes en gereed vir nog ''n voeding.
PRACTICAL HARVESTING METHOD
Practical harvesting
Open the bins completely - Be sure that the bins are safe from the sun.
The worms will start moving downwards to a safer enviroment which will
then allow you to scoop the compost from the top area. It is also easy to
seperate any remaining worms.
Praktiese Oes van Kompost
Maak die houers oop en hou weg van direkte son. Wurms sal dan afwaarts
beweeg vir beter omstandighede. Dit maak dit dan maklik om houers vol kompos uit te skep van bo af en enige oorblywende wurms uit te haal. Sodra voeding weer gegee word sal die wurms opwaarts beweeg.
Open the bins completely - Be sure that the bins are safe from the sun.
The worms will start moving downwards to a safer enviroment which will
then allow you to scoop the compost from the top area. It is also easy to
seperate any remaining worms.
Praktiese Oes van Kompost
Maak die houers oop en hou weg van direkte son. Wurms sal dan afwaarts
beweeg vir beter omstandighede. Dit maak dit dan maklik om houers vol kompos uit te skep van bo af en enige oorblywende wurms uit te haal. Sodra voeding weer gegee word sal die wurms opwaarts beweeg.
HARVESTED BIN
Image of bin close up after harvest. More vermi-cast can be
harvested.
Die wurm plaas na oes. Daar kan nog meer ge-oes word.
harvested.
Die wurm plaas na oes. Daar kan nog meer ge-oes word.
PRE-FEED ESSENTIALS
Torn Cardboard soaked in water and EM ready for pre-feed bin. The pre-feed
is a large bin with organic matter that is turned regularly and helps the worms
to speed up composting process . Worms are not fed fresh organic matter,
the bins will be filled with the "pre-feed" already prepared.
BEST FOOD FOR WORMS:
Manure (Rabbit, Cow, Horse, Pig, Sheep, keep caution with feeding sheds and chicken Manure)
Grass Clippings
All Garden Refuse
Paper, Cardboard
Meat can be composted with worms if you use a c:N Ratio 25:1
TIP: Keep your food source the same, should you change, do this systematically.
is a large bin with organic matter that is turned regularly and helps the worms
to speed up composting process . Worms are not fed fresh organic matter,
the bins will be filled with the "pre-feed" already prepared.
BEST FOOD FOR WORMS:
Manure (Rabbit, Cow, Horse, Pig, Sheep, keep caution with feeding sheds and chicken Manure)
Grass Clippings
All Garden Refuse
Paper, Cardboard
Meat can be composted with worms if you use a c:N Ratio 25:1
TIP: Keep your food source the same, should you change, do this systematically.
TOP UP FEED FOR THE WORM BINS
The bins are now filled with the pre-feed.
Around 4 drums per bin in this case.
Die "bins" word nou weer vol gemaak met die Pre-feed.
Omtrent 4 dromme per bin.
Around 4 drums per bin in this case.
Die "bins" word nou weer vol gemaak met die Pre-feed.
Omtrent 4 dromme per bin.
LIME ADDED ON TOP OF THE NEW WORM FOOD
Agricultural lime is added before spraying the bins with water
about 70% moisture in the soil is ideal conditions. The lime will
assist in regulating the PH balance of the soil
Landboukalk of Voerkalk word oor gestrooi voor die houers gespuit
word met water besproeing. 70% vog inhoud sorg vir die beste '
kondisies vir die wurms
SITE CURRENTLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION. DETAILED PICTURES OF PROCESS TO COME
AND STEP BY STEP FOR DOMESTIC WORM FARMING (HOME RECYCLING PURPOSES)
about 70% moisture in the soil is ideal conditions. The lime will
assist in regulating the PH balance of the soil
Landboukalk of Voerkalk word oor gestrooi voor die houers gespuit
word met water besproeing. 70% vog inhoud sorg vir die beste '
kondisies vir die wurms
SITE CURRENTLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION. DETAILED PICTURES OF PROCESS TO COME
AND STEP BY STEP FOR DOMESTIC WORM FARMING (HOME RECYCLING PURPOSES)
HOW MUCH MOISTURE?
MOISTURE - KEY TO WORMING SUCCESS
After placing your organic waste in layers and adding the lime we spray all the bins to
moisten the soil. The worms flourish conditions where the bin has a 70% moisture content.
A easy way to know if you have correct moisture is by holding the soil in your hand and when
closing your hand the soil will form a type of a ""mud"" ball - but not too wet ! We add E.M.
(effective Micro-organism) to the water. This provides a kick-start to the decompisition of the
waste, eliminates smells and any potential problems e.g. flies, ants etc.
VOG VIR DIE WURMS - SLEUTEL TOT SUKSES
Nadat ons die houers voorberei en gevul het spuit ons hulle nat met water wat E.M. bevat. Dit
help die wurms om vinniger te werk en spoedig die afbreek proses op. Dit help ook om reuke en
indringers weg te hou bv. vlieë en miere. Die vog in die wurm plaas is baie belangrik. Ons probeer
70% vog inhoud in die houers te he teen alle tye. ''n goeie indikasie is wanneer jy die grond in jou
hand vas druk en dit 'n bal vorm. sodra die proses voltooi is maak die houer weer toe met iets wat
die son sal uithou maar wel kan asemhaal. Ons gebruik onderfelt van matte. Dit werk perfek !
After placing your organic waste in layers and adding the lime we spray all the bins to
moisten the soil. The worms flourish conditions where the bin has a 70% moisture content.
A easy way to know if you have correct moisture is by holding the soil in your hand and when
closing your hand the soil will form a type of a ""mud"" ball - but not too wet ! We add E.M.
(effective Micro-organism) to the water. This provides a kick-start to the decompisition of the
waste, eliminates smells and any potential problems e.g. flies, ants etc.
VOG VIR DIE WURMS - SLEUTEL TOT SUKSES
Nadat ons die houers voorberei en gevul het spuit ons hulle nat met water wat E.M. bevat. Dit
help die wurms om vinniger te werk en spoedig die afbreek proses op. Dit help ook om reuke en
indringers weg te hou bv. vlieë en miere. Die vog in die wurm plaas is baie belangrik. Ons probeer
70% vog inhoud in die houers te he teen alle tye. ''n goeie indikasie is wanneer jy die grond in jou
hand vas druk en dit 'n bal vorm. sodra die proses voltooi is maak die houer weer toe met iets wat
die son sal uithou maar wel kan asemhaal. Ons gebruik onderfelt van matte. Dit werk perfek !
FINISHED AND READY TO TURN WASTE INTO COMPOST
Remember to turn the contents in the bin regularly to make sure that all the waste
is processed and ensure a good quality compost.
Onnthou om die inhoud gereeld om te spit en te draai, maak nie saak van die groote nie
dit help om seker te maak alles meng goed en word goed verwerk om te verseker dat
jy die beste kwaliteit kompos kry. Kyk ook gereeld na die vog inhoud van die grond.
is processed and ensure a good quality compost.
Onnthou om die inhoud gereeld om te spit en te draai, maak nie saak van die groote nie
dit help om seker te maak alles meng goed en word goed verwerk om te verseker dat
jy die beste kwaliteit kompos kry. Kyk ook gereeld na die vog inhoud van die grond.