Large amounts can emit ammonium, so if you have large quantities allow it to dry out and age first.
Worms love coffee grounds but mix them with other foods and paper. Oils - won't be processed by the worms so may cause smells or an unfriendly environmentĬhemicals - avoid any materials contaminated with toxic chemicals, such as sawdust from treated wood, paper towel used with cleaning sprays, disinfectant wipes etc. Spicy foods - worms are plain eaters, and don’t like spicy food such as chillies, chives, curries etc. Worms don't like them and they may go off or attract pests.Īnimal products - bones, meat, fish, shellfishĪcidic foods - citrus, pineapple, garlic and onions. Outlined below are the foods you should not put in your worm farm - some are bad for the worms’ stomachs, or they may just avoid them leaving them to rot, which may cause smells.īread, rice, pasta, processed foods - you can add the odd crust or bits of cooked rice off the dinner plate, but don't add lots of starchy foods. See also What do I NOT feed my worms, and Do I need to add anything other than food scraps? below for more important info. Spread food out over the surface when you add it, up to 50mm thick – piles of food or thick layers can putrefy before the worms eat it and will create a toxic environment in the farm. LOTS of non-glossy paper should go in your worm farm - it is worth repeating! Shredded paper and cardboard, egg cartons, ripped up newspaper, receipts and envelopes should all be a regular part of the worms diet. Crushed egg shells also add grit to the worm farm which helps the worms digestion. Be aware many brands of tea bags are made from plastic, check your brand before adding to the worm farm.Ĭhopping your food scraps finely will speed up the process and avoid food rotting before the worms have a chance to eat it.įinely chop egg shells, or dry them out and crush to a powder – these will help balance the acidity in the bin. Roughly 50% food scraps and 50% paper or cardboard is the magic formula for worm farm success.įood scraps, aged lawn clippings, tea leaves, coffee grounds, and vacuum cleaner dust – almost anything organic. We have put a list together of what to feed your worms in the TOP TIPS PDF download.
Worms can eat most things you can eat, with a few exceptions.
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