How to manage your worm compost bin during the vacations

How to manage your vermicomposter during the vacations is a recurring question during this period. Just like our dogs and cats, we need to know what to do with our worm friends during the vacations.

As you'll see, it's even easier than for our 4-legged friends!

Here's our advice on how to get the best out of them.

How to manage your vermicomposter during the vacations

You won't manage your absence in the same way if it's 1 week or 3 weeks..

I'm going away for 1 week

- Empty the bin

- Feed the vermicomposter normally , without forgetting paper/cardboard.

- Make sure you use a humidifying mattress. You can also use an old woven fabric that is 100% organic: cotton, linen, silk, wool, etc

- Leave the tap running, as this encourages aerobic growth.

I'm going away for 2 weeks

- Empty the drip tray

- Feed the vermicomposter a little more, not forgetting paper/cardboard.

- Be sure to use a humidifying mattress. You can also use an old woven fabric that is 100% organic: cotton, linen, silk, wool, etc

- Leave the tap running, as this promotes aerobic growth.

I'm going away for 3 weeks or more

- Empty the drip tray

Feed your vermicomposter a lot more, don't forget paper/cardboard and add a small handful of Vita Vers + (https://verslaterre.com/categorie-produit/accessoires/accessoires-vitavers-plus/)

- Be sure to use a humidification mattress. You can also use an old woven fabric that's 100% organic: cotton, linen, silk, wool etc..

- Leave the tap open to promote aerobic growth.