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How do I attract more worms to my compost pile? (lemmy.ml)
submitted 10 months ago by Daryl76679@lemmy.ml to c/composting@slrpnk.net
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I've been working on composting using another method besides trench composting for about two months now. I've enjoyed it so far, and been honestly trying to compost anything that is possible to compost. One thing I noticed though, as a moved from my brief time using a bucket (there were some holes), to a pile, is that I didn't see worms anymore. So I come to you composting experts to ask how can I bring more worms to my shady compost pile on clay soil.

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[–] hex123456@sh.itjust.works 18 points 10 months ago (1 children)

You gotta walk with rhythm.

[–] schmidtster@lemmy.world 17 points 10 months ago

Easiest and most sure fire way would be to just buy some.

[–] drk@slrpnk.net 8 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Just to be sure, your pile is directly on the actual soil? Second, how are the moisture levels? In my pile, I noticed an increase in worms when I things were wetter than they were before. Depending on your setup that might be tricky to control. But moreover, time. In the first months I hardly spotted any worms in my pile. After say two years, there are plenty. Never added them myself, they just found the party.

[–] Daryl76679@lemmy.ml 3 points 10 months ago (1 children)

My pile is on the soil (I actually have two right now, but I'm referring to the main one). It just rained not too long ago so the pile is decently wet as of now, but I think it generally stays at a decent moisture level. I try to aim for the wrung out towel level recommended by the infographic on the main page.

[–] drk@slrpnk.net 4 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Sounds good to me. I wouldn't sweat it and just give it more time. You have a somewhat decent balance of greens and browns? Not trying to compost a humongous amount of orange peels?

[–] Daryl76679@lemmy.ml 2 points 10 months ago

Yea I think the balance is fine lol. There was a period when I was shredding up a lot of browns, but I think I have readjusted enough

[–] soot_guy@lemmy.world 8 points 10 months ago

Free drinks for lady worms

[–] Mango@lemmy.world 5 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Advertise the pile as a trump rally!

[–] jws_shadotak@sh.itjust.works 3 points 10 months ago

You can buy them at a bait and tackle shop and just toss them in. Maybe they'll stick around?

[–] Stalinwolf@lemmy.ca 3 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Tell them you put some shit in there.

[–] Potatisen@lemmy.world 4 points 10 months ago

Lol, such a useless reply but it fucking got me.

[–] BastingChemina@slrpnk.net 3 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

The worms are probably hiding in the ground. They probably still go up to process the compost but then they stay in the soil when they are not eating.

So I would not worry, they are still there but just harder to see.

[–] SPRUNT@lemmy.world 0 points 10 months ago

Well, maybe if you stopped calling it your "compost pile".

I mean, honestly! It's 2024, can we stop being embarrassed about our bodies already?

/s