Vermicomposting guide
Knowing what to feed your compost worms is key to a thriving, odor-free system. This guide simplifies the process, clearly outlining which materials your composting crew will effortlessly transform and which are best left out. Master the input, and the output takes care of itself.
Fruit Scraps
Nitrogen-rich 'Greens'
Most non-citrus fruit waste is an excellent, readily available food source, contributing valuable nitrogen to the bin.
Vegetable Scraps
Nitrogen-rich 'Greens'
Vegetables are a staple of household waste and provide essential nutrients for your worms.
Other items
Beyond the kitchen produce, several other common organic materials offer valuable carbon or nitrogen.
Turn leftovers into something valuable
Compost worms are incredible processors, but they thrive on consistency and appropriate materials. Their diet directly impacts their health, processing speed, and the quality of the finished vermicompost. A balanced input is crucial for a balanced system. Remember the simple principle of balancing ‘greens’ (nitrogen-rich, like food scraps) with ‘browns’ (carbon-rich, like cardboard). Aim for a higher ratio of browns to greens.
Use the sections above to quickly find guidance. Each item links to a detailed page explaining why and how to add it (or why not).
Simple practices
for happy worms
Mastering what to feed goes hand-in-hand with how you feed. Adopting these simple practices ensures your composting crew stays healthy, active, and processes waste efficiently, keeping your system in effortless balance.
Prepare input: Chop or tear scraps into smaller pieces to speed up transformation.
Confident composting
piece by piece
Use this guide and the detailed item pages to feed your system with confidence. A well-fed bin means happy worms and a continuous supply of valuable vermicompost.
