Worms in can?

[Cassandra]

I'm about to start some worms. They are in a cooler right now, but I really need to move them to their more permanent home. I was going to buy a tote.

But, I have this old black trash can that isn't doing anything. It's probably a 30-35 gallon one with a lid.

Could I compost and grow worms in this container if I (get hubby to) drill some holes in it? My main concern is that it will be too hot and roast the worms.

TIA

Cassandra

 

[Cassandra]

poor... worms...

wasting away
... in cooler
(cough cough)

hehe bump

Cassandra

 

[Beekissed]

I raised worms in a Rubber Maid tote...a large one. If you keep them somewhere cool they should do alright. I just kept mine in the garage, plenty of ventilation, nice and moist. Should do well in a trash can as long as they are kept cool. Where are you planning to put the trash can?

 

[Cassandra]

Well, I have some compost that I have been working on, but it is mostly in a pile. I thought to put some dirt and worms in there with the rest of the compost material (oak leaves, grass clippings, vegetable scraps, egg shells, and shredded newspaper.)

Cassandra

 

[Tutter]

It would, indeed, be too hot, unless in the shade, I think.

I like mine to be wider than deep, so I can work in it. A tote, as Beekissed mentions, would work better, IMO.

Then again, I don't know, I'm the one planting some of my potatoes in clean trash cans! :happy_flower

Mine are in wooden worm houses we made.

Good luck; now warm those poor worms up! lol!