Bugeah
5-19-11, 11:24pm
I am very new to worm composting and just recently got my system set up. DH built the box, I added the paper clippings, food compost, and a little organic compost to add some more depth. I informed DH that absolutely no animal products should go into this compost since it was supposed to be added to my organic veggie garden when ready. After dinner tonight DH informed me, with a smile on his face, that he had dumped a bunch of fertilized potting soil into the compost bin. He thought he was being helpful. So my question is, is the fertilizer in the potting soil going to hurt the worms? I can't imagine it's good for them to be crawling around in chemical laden dirt. I obviously will not be putting this batch of compost into my organic veggie garden, but I'm more concerned about my little red wigglers. I don't have much experience with worms and am not sure if this will harm them. Any advise or experience is greatly appreciated.