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greenboy · 01-17-2009, 03:19 PM

What kind of earth worms are advisable for the garden? what about placing a couple in the inside plants pots? what you guys think about this?

fruit003 · 12-24-2009, 10:02 PM

Earthworms enhance porosity as they move through the soil. Some species make permanent burrows deep into the soil. These burrows can persist long after the inhabitant has died, and can be a major conduit for soil drainage, particularly under heavy rainfall. At the same time, the burrows minimize surface water erosion. The horizontal burrowing of other species in the top several inches of soil increases overall porosity and drainage.
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helema · 12-30-2009, 12:55 AM

Almost all earthworm are good for soil. They help in increasing porosity as well increases the fertility of soil. You can also use earthworm to decompose organic waste and use it as a manure in your field.

Alan Moon · 02-20-2010, 02:54 PM

Check out how many big fat juicy worms appear when emptying out your compost bins. I love watching them get stuck into my veggie beds!

texasgardener · 03-18-2010, 06:03 PM

i purposely put e. fetida worms in my compost and they go crazy.

Then when I dump the compost into the garden they are everywhere.

You definitely should use worms in your garden.

Look at this site.

Worm Digest - Home

they have listings to order worms and just about every thing you ever wanted to know about vermiculture.

01-17-2009, 03:19 PM	#1
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Alan Moon Green Gardener Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 1	Check out how many big fat juicy worms appear when emptying out your compost bins. I love watching them get stuck into my veggie beds! __________________ http://www.howtoplantavegetablegarden.org

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texasgardener Green Gardener Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 5	i purposely put e. fetida worms in my compost and they go crazy. Then when I dump the compost into the garden they are everywhere. You definitely should use worms in your garden. Look at this site. Worm Digest - Home they have listings to order worms and just about every thing you ever wanted to know about vermiculture. __________________ Spring is Coming: Its time to Plant! Free GreenHouse Plans For All sizes and Budgets-Build Your Own GreenHouse for Free How To Make Your Own Compost Bin WormBed Planning and Construction Last edited by texasgardener; 03-18-2010 at 07:50 PM. Reason: the link to the worm farm doesnt show the url

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12-24-2009, 10:02 PM	#2
fruit003 Green Gardener Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 1	Earthworms enhance porosity as they move through the soil. Some species make permanent burrows deep into the soil. These burrows can persist long after the inhabitant has died, and can be a major conduit for soil drainage, particularly under heavy rainfall. At the same time, the burrows minimize surface water erosion. The horizontal burrowing of other species in the top several inches of soil increases overall porosity and drainage. ========== yoostar Mortgage Leads Management Software