How can I use worms for composting in a hot climate?

Question

I want to start worm composting, and our winter temperatures are mild, but we are over 90 degrees in the summer. Are there any special worms that can handle the hot climate?

Answer 1

The best worms for vermicomposting are red wigglers, they function best in the 60 to 70 degree F range. The other answers assume that you are going to put them in the ground. Most people doing vermicomposting put the worms in containers. An advantage of doing so is that you can move the containers to a cooler spot when the weather gets too hot. If you are not giving them too much food there should be no problem with smell if you have to move them indoors in the coldest or hottest times. IF you are feeding them the correct amount they should be eating the food at the rate it decays.

Some helpful and informative links:

http://www.wormdigest.org/

http://journeytoforever.org/compost_worm.html

http://www.composters.com/main_verm.html?gclid=CIH8v_qt9IgCFQI1UAodPFP1wg

http://wormswrangler.com/?gclid=CNzXl7iu9IgCFSETUAodRheY0A

http://nyworms.com/vermicomposting.htm

Answer 2

composting generates heat no matter what. its caused by chemical reactions with nitrogen that breaks down debris into soil. use a shaded area keep it moist and use a pitch fork to rotate the compost once a week or so. the little guys will be in heaven.

Answer 3

as long as its moist, there will be no problems. Earth is an insulator and will allow the worms to travel down deep if temps get too high.

Answer 4

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