Lure compost worms with coffee grounds - instructions
Compost worms have a weakness for coffee grounds. The following recipe takes advantage of this preference to lure the coveted humus producers. The following instructions explain step by step how to Compost worms Attract successfully in the garden:
ingredients
- Cardboard or egg carton
- Coffee grounds, ideally fresh and still slightly damp
- shredded leaves or straw or ripe compost soil
- Spray bottle or watering can
- bucket
- Stones
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Put on compost worm bait
The ideal time window is open from spring to autumn, preferably in mild, damp weather. Because the clocks go slower in the compost worm world, please plan a duration of several weeks for the bait action. How to do it right:
- 2-3 handfuls of leaves, or straw Compost soil fill in the bucket
- Add 1 handful of coffee grounds
- Mix everything well
- Spread the mixture in the shady spot on a plate-sized area
- Moisten with a fine shower head
- Cover bait material with cardboard or egg carton
- Cover with collected Rainwater moisten (not soak)
- Weigh down the cardboard with stones
In the coming weeks, please refill fresh bait material every two to three days and check the moisture content. When there is a sufficient number of compost worms, dig the bait station five to 10 centimeters deep and place the attracted worm population on the compost.
Attract compost worms with organic bait - this is how it works
If the decomposition takes place in slow motion in the compost heap, compost worms shine because of their absence. You can now dig deep into your pockets and buy young worms. With a little patience and the right bait, you can attract compost worms that may be in the garden but cannot find their way to the compost heap. That is how it goes:
- Bait material: Fruit, vegetable or onion skins, mushrooms, egg shells (no meat, no sausage or cheese)
- Lay the lure track: Lay bait material from shady, damp places in lines to compost
Compost worms shy away from the light. So that they follow the tempting bait trail, please cover the organic material with fleece, cardboard or leaves and brushwood.
Avoid common mistakes - tips
Sometimes the created compost worm bait remains orphaned or attracts dreaded pests. To prevent you from making such a mishap, the following table draws your attention to five common mistakes with practical tips:
| failure | Why? | What to do? |
|---|---|---|
| Bait with forest soil or peat | too sour | Test soil with pH strips |
| Oak leaves, pine needles used | too sour | use neutral foliage (birch, chestnut, fruit tree) |
| Catalog, glossy paper used | poisonous | Use egg carton, unprinted cardboard |
| Sunny bait place | too bright | Lay the bait in the shade |
| Meat / sausage as bait | lures Rats and mice | Lay out fruit, vegetable and onion skins |
Tips
Did you know that fat Grubs are an unmistakable quality feature in compost? Demanding rose chafer or Rhinoceros beetle ladies choose only perfectly laid out compost heaps for kindergarten. By the way, the fat larvae are busy taking part in the decomposition process. The result is earthier, more forest-scented, organic fertilizer in premium quality.
