Secondly, as a soil amendment worm, castings are nutritionally superior to traditional compost. Thirdly, traditional composting, if done properly, is much more labor intensive than vermicomposting. Vermicomposting is really very simple. The following section will take you through the basic steps necessary to create a successful worm bin. Choosing and Preparing Your Container Almost any wood or plastic box can be used as a container.
Some authorities recommend to use wood as it is more absorbant, and wet compost is stinkier.
However plastic tubs are generally easier to acquire and work just fine. Use your imagination, an old wooden drawer can be made into a great worm-bin. The size of the box you choose depends on the amount of household waste you produce each week, and the amount of space you have to work with. A good depth for a bin is around 8 to 12 inches, and you should provide 1 square foot of floor space for each pound of household waste you intend to dispose of each week. Your bin needs to have a cover to conserve moisture and provide a dark environment for the worms.