Worms and Composting

[Cotham Marble]

Originally Posted by ChrisJB

Ta for explaining the attractions of the lid, but these critters aren't white, they are worm coloured. They basically look like small Earthworms. Maybe that's what they are.

Regards, Chris

Brandlings turn increasingly red as they grow and they never reach the size of a large earth worm, perhaps no more than 6cm. I would be surprised if you had a number of earthworms in a single bin, although perhaps if you have been adding soil as an accelerator that might explain a larger presence.

CM

[Susie]

Thank you for the explanation, CM

[Fireweed]

Thank you, Cotham Marble, for reassuring me that my worms will be OK. I was getting in a right tizzy about the little fellows!

[Kayleigh]

I have never added worms to my compost bin but its all ways full of them.

[Tony O-P.]

I move my compost bin from raised bed to raised bed each year and start afresh, within a few weeks the brandling worms are there, I'm a little loath to turn the stuff (compost) in case I damage the little darlings. Cheers, Tony.

[snowdrop]

At this time of year I've normally got wormcasts all over the lawn but this year there's hardly a handful. Its a bit of a puzzle, I wonder why?