Recycled Organic Living Soil (ROLS) and No Till Thread
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AllenHaze
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I use a three part system for my compost. One bucket for the bokashi which I then transfer to another container set up for hot composting / draining which is then added to my worm bin. Probably unnecessary steps but the bokashi bucket gives me somewhere to put scraps while I wait for the hot compost to be on its way and the worms to finish what they are working on.
I throw the whole egg in. 5 raw eggs a day and two are shell included.
AllenHaze
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Haha. Yea, that's what I thought at first but I haven't had any problems. I can see the little razor blades you're thinking of and surprisingly even after a nice wipe
they haven't been abrasive. I've done a little research on it and I'm not alone in my venture lol. 
Bueno Time
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Started some worm bins finally, 2 3 gallon rubbermaids with ~1lb red worms in each, actually 4 bins but double stacked with the bottom bins to catch any leachate. Pretty excited they came in the mail today, now just keep them fed and moist/not too moist and wait 3-4 months to collect some prime vermicompost. This is my first vermicomposting setup ever so I cant hardly wait to add some real black gold to my plants.
Drilled about close to 200 1/8" holes around the top of each bin, was going to start 4 bins with no drainage holes and just try to control moisture input but seeing more and more bins and youtube videos I think it was a better idea to run 2 bins with drainage holes. So I drilled 3 rows of 5 holes 1/8" holes, 15 total, evenly spaced on the bottom of each top bin and put a piece of screen material in the bottom to keep the worms and stuff from going out through the holes in the bottom. This way I shouldnt have an issue with murky bins or too much moisture collecting in the bottom. And I can always start more or bigger bins later.
Drilled about close to 200 1/8" holes around the top of each bin, was going to start 4 bins with no drainage holes and just try to control moisture input but seeing more and more bins and youtube videos I think it was a better idea to run 2 bins with drainage holes. So I drilled 3 rows of 5 holes 1/8" holes, 15 total, evenly spaced on the bottom of each top bin and put a piece of screen material in the bottom to keep the worms and stuff from going out through the holes in the bottom. This way I shouldnt have an issue with murky bins or too much moisture collecting in the bottom. And I can always start more or bigger bins later.
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st0wandgrow
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Started some worm bins finally, 2 3 gallon rubbermaids with ~1lb red worms in each, actually 4 bins but double stacked with the bottom bins to catch any leachate. Pretty excited they came in the mail today, now just keep them fed and moist/not too moist and wait 3-4 months to collect some prime vermicompost. This is my first vermicomposting setup ever so I cant hardly wait to add some real black gold to my plants.
Drilled about close to 200 1/8" holes around the top of each bin, was going to start 4 bins with no drainage holes and just try to control moisture input but seeing more and more bins and youtube videos I think it was a better idea to run 2 bins with drainage holes. So I drilled 3 rows of 5 holes 1/8" holes, 15 total, evenly spaced on the bottom of each top bin and put a piece of screen material in the bottom to keep the worms and stuff from going out through the holes in the bottom. This way I shouldnt have an issue with murky bins or too much moisture collecting in the bottom. And I can always start more or bigger bins later.
Awesome! The bins look great!
My only recomendation would be to add a nice layer of leaves on the top of the bedding. Red Wigglers like to do their work near the surface of the soil/bedding, but also like to be under some leaves or something. I use both leaves from outside and cannabis fan leaves from harvest time.
RedCarpetMatches
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BUAHAHAHA !!! Not me, just the mommies that went up to heaven. Getting some VC stocked up before moving. No more cocoon picking for me.
Mad Hamish
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Well suck me sideways and call me Betty. How are you Red?!
Bueno Time
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Wish I was still in the Midwest or an area that I could just go out in my yard and grab leaves and make some leaf mold too. All I have here is Oleander leaves and they are poisonous lol. Ive been using my canna leaves for mulching my tops of my grow bags. As more falls off I will use some for the worm bins too.
Thanks for the input!
hyroot
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too much info. You and red need to keep that behind closed doors.
OutofLEDCloset
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A question because I'm a student. I want to use my old leaves and stems in my bed. Is that good enough composting materials? Maybe a little castings to brings some diversity. Just a thought by a student.
PeaceLoveCannabis
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You might find it easier to leave the stems out, they take a really long time to break down! But i dont think it would hurt anything to use it. Ive always used peat moss for my worms bedding.
NakedCannabis
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I Would very much use it. I have found when creating mulch from canna stems and leaves(well any really) is to fold it in your hand in a hot dog fashion and go to town with your trimming scissors. That really breaks up the stem and leaves. I then mulch that and topdress with some castings or not. Doesn't matter unless you need the biological activity. I usually water it with enzymes(coconut water, 6-row malted barley) and bacteria(ACT) instead because they will be breaking it down. But do topdress castings/compost when planting like cootz says.
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NakedCannabis
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Amazing! I need to get into real SST. What is your schedule! The only thing deterring me is having to get up at 6AM to strain seeds.
hyroot
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i use it once a week. soake seeds for 8-10 hours. rinse strain. rest on a wet cloth for 8-10 hours then repeat both steps. Then puree with water and add to bucket of water.
OutofLEDCloset
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Thanks for the reply. Im thinking in nature these annuals keep feeding off the previous harvest for eons. Maybe extract the resin and put the buds back in too. Throw some worms in my bed and let them go to town. Re-mineralize the soil and off they go.I Would very much use it. I have found when creating mulch from canna stems and leaves(well any really) is to fold it in your hand in a hot dog fashion and go to town with your trimming scissors. That really breaks up the stem and leaves. I then mulch that and topdress with some castings or not. Doesn't matter unless you need the biological activity. I usually water it with enzymes(coconut water, 6-row malted barley) and bacteria(ACT) instead because they will be breaking it down. But do topdress castings/compost when planting like cootz says.
I used to have another account but created a new one to hide my identity. So I kinda know what I am talking about
OutofLEDCloset
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I have a buddy who owns a brewery down here in S.D. Can i use the mash to top dress? Maybe a tea. Seems there would be a grip of enzymes in there. BTW really enjoy reading your posts and watching your videos.
hyroot
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I don't know. I'd have to look into that. You should see if he'll hook you up with barley seed or flour