Can figs go in your worm bin?
Yes, absolutely! Fresh and dried figs are among the favorites of compost worms. They are soft, moist (fresh) or sticky (dried) and very sugary, so they are digested extremely quickly by worms and microorganisms. They provide valuable nutrients and speed up the composting process. The small seeds are harmless and usually pass through the system without causing problems. Figs primarily provide ‘green’ material.
How much figs can you add?
Figs can be added regularly and in reasonable quantities to your Bonter worm bin, depending on its size and activity. Due to their high sugar and moisture content (fresh), it is important to maintain a good balance with sufficient ‘brown’ material (such as shredded cardboard or paper). Mix them well through the bedding and do not add a large quantity all at once. Dried figs are very concentrated in sugar and can be quite dense; add these in smaller quantities than fresh figs and mix extra well with dry material.
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What to do instead? Alternatives & waste management
Figs are so suitable for vermicomposting that you can almost always add them to your Bonter without hesitation! They are processed quickly and efficiently. Should you, for whatever reason, have an exceptional amount of fig waste, a traditional compost heap is a good alternative, or your municipality’s organic waste bin collection. Ensure that figs do not end up in general waste, as they are perfectly compostable and valuable organic material. Preventing waste by eating figs is, of course, always the best option!
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Tips for safe fig composting
Fresh figs can go in the bin whole, but larger figs or dried figs are best cut into smaller pieces to speed up breakdown and prevent clumping. Always mix fig waste with sufficient dry ‘brown’ material and always bury it completely under a layer of bedding (paper, cardboard). This is the most important step for figs to prevent fruit flies, as the sweet smell is very attractive. Burying well helps stop unwanted pests and minimize odors, even with the efficient air filtration system of the Bonter.
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Frequently asked questions about composting figs
Can fresh figs go in the worm bin whole?
Can dried figs go in the worm bin?
Do figs attract many fruit flies?
Are the small seeds in figs a problem for the worms?
Can I add too much fig waste?
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