Domestic bloodworms (also known as red earthworms) are a simple and fun home-farming project that can be very useful for making good humus compost. Here's the easiest way to raise houseworms::
Container Selection: A shallow, wide container can be used, such as plastic buckets, boxes, or specially designed earthworm culture boxes. Make sure the container has good drainage.
Substrate: Use an appropriate base substrate, such as chopped cardboard, wheat bran, and food waste (without grease and meat) as a base for bloodworm life and nourishment.
Buy bloodworms: Bloodworms can be purchased from local farms, farms, or experienced farmers. In general, about 1 pound (about 0.) at the beginning45 kg) can be farmed.
Humidity and ventilation: Bloodworms need proper humidity and ventilation. Keep the underlying substrate moist but not too moist, turning the substrate regularly to provide ventilation.
Light and temperature: Bloodworms prefer dark places and do not like bright light. Place the breeding container indoors in a cool place and avoid direct sunlight. They are suitable for temperatures between 15°C and 25°C.
Feeding: Bloodworms can consume a variety of organic wastes, such as vegetable peels, tea grounds, coffee grounds, food waste vegetable residues, etc. Avoid feeding perishable and unsuitable foods such as fats, meats, and dairy products.
Feeding frequency: Don't feed too much at first and wait for the bloodworms to acclimatize. They are generally fed once a week and the food consumption of bloodworms is observed.
Bloodworm reproduction: Bloodworms are bisexual organisms that reproduce on their own. Eggs or small earthworms of bloodworms are usually found in the underlying matrix.
Harvesting humus: Bloodworms are constantly converting their food into humus. After about three to six months, fresh humus can be removed from the bottom and used as fertilizer or soil improvement for the plant.
Pay attention to the amount of food: Do not feed bloodworms too much food, so as not to spoil the food and cause odor or cause bloodworm death.
Clean the substrate regularly: Keep the environment clean by regularly removing any food residue left in the substrate.
Home-farmed bloodworms can help reduce food waste waste while producing high-quality organic humus that aids in the growth of home plants. By following the simple methods above, you can easily start farming bloodworms and enjoy this eco-friendly, rewarding activity.