RedCarpetMatches
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The rice wash I can do but it takes a while. I'll just make a tea to kick start.
Best ingredient (in my opinion): A handful of healthy soil from outdoors. Actual soil, not some potting mix. This will introduce a vast array of diverse microorganisms as well as beneficial mites, springtails, etc, etc.. It also provides grit for the worm's gizzards.So I set up my 18g sterile container with drain holes and side and top air holes. Fun stuff. My bedding consists of equal parts of shredded newspaper, rinsed coco, rinsed shredded leaves, and Happy frog soil conditioner (has a little guano). On one side I made a long trench and separated mushy apples, coffee grounds, ground up roasted egg shells, and banana peels. The moist bedding is 4 inches high. I added 2 tbsp dolomite lime for steady PH, 1 tbsp crab shell meal, potash, 1 tbsp neem cake, and 1 tbs each of alfalfa and kelp. I ground everything (including egg shells) with a mortar and pestle. After adding 2000 red wiggler tomorrow, I'll cover with moist leaves and cardboard. Anything else I should add...can't really subtract? I don't want to kill 40$ worth of worm so any advice will be cherished forever