CATDOLL : CATDOLL: How to raise earthworms in pots at home (the easiest way to raise earthworms at home)

1. How to raise earthworms in flower pots or in the yard?

Pot culture method: Use flower pots, plastic pots and other waste ceramics for breeding. This method is suitable for small-scale breeding for indoor test feed research, because this method is simple to breed, easy to manage, easy to operate, easy to control breeding conditions, and easy to measure test data. However, due to the small size of the pot, it is difficult to breed many, so it is difficult to apply in production.

When raising earthworms in a pot, fill it to three-quarters of the pot height, and it is appropriate to put about 100 to 200 earthworms in each pot. Because the pot is small, the humidity and temperature in the pot are greatly affected by the environment, such as the feed is easy to dry, and the temperature changes significantly. Therefore, under the premise of ensuring ventilation, the mouth of the pot can be covered with plastic film, and water can be sprayed frequently to maintain the appropriate humidity of the feed in the pot. Or the place where the pot is placed can be moved frequently according to the high and low temperature outside to adjust the temperature in the pot. In addition, the breeding time of pots should not be too long, and 30 to 60 days is appropriate.

2. What are the basic methods of earthworm farming?

1. Temperature

The growth, activity, reproduction and respiration of earthworms are all affected by temperature, especially the different temperatures have a great impact on reproduction. The most suitable temperature for earthworms is around 15-20 degrees. When the temperature is below 15 degrees, the activity of earthworms will decrease, and the growth rate and reproduction rate will decrease. When the temperature is above 30 degrees, earthworms will die. When the temperature drops to around 5 degrees, earthworms will enter a dormant period.

2. Light

Earthworms do not have eyes, but they have photoreceptor cells with a crystal structure in the cortex, epidermis and preoral lobe. Earthworms become weak when exposed to partial light. They are nocturnal animals, so they cannot be exposed to direct sunlight (they will die if exposed to direct sunlight for five minutes). The breeding shed needs to be shaded. Generally, earthworms are required to be raised under 100 lux of dim light. Earthworms have different reactions to different wavelengths of light. They have no reaction to red light, are harmful to ultraviolet light, and are irritating to blue light.

3. pH

Earthworms cannot survive in strong alkaline or strong acid conditions, but they have a certain adaptability to weak alkaline and weak acid conditions. Some can survive in pH 4 conditions, but most are suitable for neutral soil. The pH range for striped earthworms, which prefer humus environments, is pH 5-8. Neutralizing substances for adjusting pH values ​​include: calcium carbonate, alkaline neutralizers; organic acids (acetic acid, citric acid), and acidic neutralizers.

4. Humidity

Water in the body of earthworms accounts for about 75% to 90% of their body weight. Earthworms use the pores on their skin to breathe, and their bodies should always be moist. However, an environment that is too humid can easily clog the pores of earthworms and cause them to die, which is not good for their survival. Earthworms must live in a humid environment, and water is the key to their survival.

5. Food

The earthworms can be fed with decomposed organic fertilizers, while the earthworms in the wild mainly eat organic matter. The best organic fertilizer for earthworms is decomposed cow dung, and then they can be fed with pulped fruits and vegetables. Cow dung can provide a food source for earthworms, with more crude fiber, and can also increase the living area of ​​earthworms. Crushed fruits and vegetables can provide a certain amount of sugar for the growth of earthworms, promoting the reproduction of earthworms.

3. How to keep earthworms at home?

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To breed earthworms at home, you need to choose suitable breeding tools. It is recommended to use a simple tool box, such as old shoe boxes, fruit plastic boxes, etc. Just use them according to local conditions.

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How to control temperature and humidity? As for the control of temperature and humidity, it is best to have a thermometer and a hygrometer to measure. If not, pay attention to sun protection in summer and insulation in winter, and the soil should not be too wet.

4. How to raise earthworms at home?

1. Breeding methods: generally divided into three methods: ecological breeding, three-dimensional breeding and greenhouse breeding.

Ecological breeding includes arable land breeding, forest land breeding and trench breeding; three-dimensional breeding includes multi-layer cement frame breeding, overlapping breeding box breeding, tank breeding, louvered box breeding and nylon net bed frame breeding; greenhouse breeding is divided into greenhouse breeding and solar greenhouse breeding. Among them, arable land breeding and greenhouse breeding can grow crops such as grain, vegetables and fruit trees at the same time, killing two birds with one stone; three-dimensional breeding can obtain more earthworms; greenhouse breeding has a fast reproduction speed; ecological breeding and greenhouse breeding are low in cost and each has its own advantages. You can choose the breeding method according to your own breeding purpose.

2. Breeding pond setting.

Generally, the depth of the breeding box and ditch should be kept at 30-50 cm, not too deep. The width and length are not limited. It is advisable to use a site with convenient drainage and irrigation. Keep the filling material moist and prohibit water accumulation. You can fill it with decomposed cow dung, pig dung and other manure, or rotten leaves and forest soil. The surface can also be covered with a layer of farm soil.

3. Choose a suitable earthworm species and put in an appropriate amount of earthworm seed.

There are many varieties of earthworms, but they should be selected according to the purpose of breeding. For example, anglers like small earthworms, and if the earthworms are too thick, they will not work. The general price of earthworms is between 3-15 yuan, and 2-3 kilograms can be raised in 1 square meter. Generally, half an acre of land is needed to raise earthworms, and 700-900 kilograms can be raised. The number of earthworms should not be too large, otherwise it will cause the organic matter to be consumed too quickly, and the earthworms will escape after rapid reproduction.

4. The method of feeding.

The feed must be decomposed leaves, grass, fruit, vegetable leaves, kitchen scraps, manure, etc. In order to speed up the fermentation, urea, EM bacteria, etc. can be added for rapid fermentation, and then fish meal and bone meal can be added for feeding. The more times the earthworms are fed, the faster they grow and reproduce.

It is better to feed small amounts of bait multiple times. Generally, the remaining bait should be cleaned up once every 15 days or so. It should not be piled up for a long time, but the remaining bait should not be cleaned up all at once either, so that the earthworms can find their own holes, otherwise it will cause the earthworms to escape.

5. Effectively regulate temperature, humidity and light.

Earthworms are sensitive to temperature, humidity and light, and have very strict requirements. Earthworms prefer warm, humid and cool environments. The breeding site needs to be shaded as necessary, and only needs 2-3 hours of light a day at most. Earthworms grow well in an environment of 20-30℃. In the hot season, you can cover it with a layer of straw to reduce the temperature and increase the humidity; in the cold season, cover it with mulch, straw curtains, arch sheds, etc. to increase the temperature; in spring, summer and autumn, you need to maintain a high soil humidity, preferably without water accumulation. If the surface turns white, you need to spray or water it to ensure the normal growth and feeding of earthworms.

6. Collection method.

Indoor breeding generally uses strong light to drive away earthworms, and the earthworms will gather in the lower layer of the breeding bed or in the container under the screen. In the wild, the food trap method is generally used, and rotten fruits are put in. After 2-3 days, the earthworms will gather in the fruits.

5. How to raise earthworms at home?

1. Pot culture method: prepare a flower pot, add feed to it (to three-quarters of the pot height), and then put 100-200 earthworms in it. 2. Box and frame culture method: prepare a box, drill drainage holes and ventilation holes on the bottom and sides, and pile up soil about 16cm high. Put 5,000-10,000 earthworms in each box. 3. Pond culture method: build a breeding pond (2×1×0.2m) and put the decomposed mixed feed in the pond.

1. Four methods of raising earthworms indoors

1. Pot culture method

(1) Prepare containers, such as flower pots, plastic pots, or discarded ceramics.

(2) Add feed to the basin, the amount should reach about three quarters of the basin height.

(3) About 100-200 fish are raised in each basin.

(4) To ensure the appropriate humidity in the pot, you can cover the mouth of the pot with a layer of plastic film (make sure to poke holes to ensure ventilation) and spray water frequently.

2. Box breeding method

(1) The specifications of boxes mainly include 60cm×30cm×20cm, 60cm×40cm×20cm, 60cm×50cm×20cm, 60cm×20cm×30cm, and 60cm×40cm×30cm.

(2) There are about 5,000 to 10,000 fish raised in each box.

(3) Drainage and ventilation holes (about 0.7-1.2 cm in diameter) need to be drilled on the bottom and sides of the box. The total area of ​​the holes should occupy about 20-30% of the bottom or sides of the box.

(4) Pile soil into the box, keeping the height at about 16 cm.

3. Pond culture method

(1) Red bricks are used to build the breeding pond. The specifications of the pond are 2×1×0.2m. The bottom of the pond is smoothed with cement, and no cement is required on the inner and outer walls.

(2) Place decomposed mixed feed with a water content of 60% into the pond.

(3) 1000-2000 earthworms are stocked in each pond.

4. Garbage feeding method

The garbage is processed to remove harmful metals, plastics, glass, stones and other debris, then it is piled up for fermentation, and finally the fermented garbage is put into the pool as feed.

2. Do you need to change the soil frequently when raising earthworms indoors?

Indoor earthworm breeding generally does not require frequent soil changes, but the following matters need to be noted during breeding:

1. Temperature

(1) The activity temperature range of earthworms is 5-30℃, and the suitable activity temperature range is 20-27℃.

(2) In summer, if the temperature is too high, water it in time to cool it down. In winter, if the temperature is too low, cover it with straw in time to keep it warm.

2. Humidity

The humidity should be 40-60%, not too dry or too humid.

3. pH

The pH value should be between 6 and 8, neither too high nor too low, because the surface of the earthworm's body is covered with chemical receptors that are sensitive to acid and alkali.

4. Breathability

Turn the soil in time to ensure that the soil is well-ventilated and has sufficient oxygen.

6. How to breed earthworms?

1. Breeding methods: generally divided into three methods: ecological breeding, three-dimensional breeding and greenhouse breeding.

Ecological breeding includes arable land breeding, forest land breeding and trench breeding; three-dimensional breeding includes multi-layer cement frame breeding, overlapping breeding box breeding, tank breeding, louvered box breeding and nylon net bed frame breeding; greenhouse breeding is divided into greenhouse breeding and solar greenhouse breeding. Among them, arable land breeding and greenhouse breeding can grow crops such as grain, vegetables and fruit trees at the same time, killing two birds with one stone; three-dimensional breeding can obtain more earthworms; greenhouse breeding has a fast reproduction speed; ecological breeding and greenhouse breeding are low in cost and each has its own advantages. You can choose the breeding method according to your own breeding purpose.

2. Breeding pond setting.

Generally, the depth of the breeding box and ditch should be kept at 30-50 cm, not too deep. The width and length are not limited. It is advisable to use a site with convenient drainage and irrigation. Keep the filling material moist and prohibit water accumulation. You can fill it with decomposed cow dung, pig dung and other manure, or rotten leaves and forest soil. The surface can also be covered with a layer of farm soil.

3. Choose a suitable earthworm species and put in an appropriate amount of earthworm seed.

There are many varieties of earthworms, but they should be selected according to the purpose of breeding. For example, anglers like small earthworms, and if the earthworms are too thick, they will not work. The general price of earthworms is between 3-15 yuan, and 2-3 kilograms can be raised in 1 square meter. Generally, half an acre of land is needed to raise earthworms, and 700-900 kilograms can be raised. The number of earthworms should not be too large, otherwise it will cause the organic matter to be consumed too quickly, and the earthworms will escape after rapid reproduction.

4. The method of feeding.

The feed must be decomposed leaves, grass, fruit, vegetable leaves, kitchen scraps, manure, etc. In order to speed up the fermentation, urea, EM bacteria, etc. can be added for rapid fermentation, and then fish meal and bone meal can be added for feeding. The more times the earthworms are fed, the faster they grow and reproduce.

It is better to feed small amounts of bait multiple times. Generally, the remaining bait should be cleaned up once every 15 days or so. It should not be piled up for a long time, but the remaining bait should not be cleaned up all at once either, so that the earthworms can find their own holes, otherwise it will cause the earthworms to escape.

5. Effectively regulate temperature, humidity and light.

Earthworms are sensitive to temperature, humidity and light, and have very strict requirements. Earthworms prefer warm, humid and cool environments. The breeding site needs to be shaded as necessary, and only needs 2-3 hours of light a day at most. Earthworms grow well in an environment of 20-30℃. In the hot season, you can cover it with a layer of straw to reduce the temperature and increase the humidity; in the cold season, cover it with mulch, straw curtains, arch sheds, etc. to increase the temperature; in spring, summer and autumn, you need to maintain a high soil humidity, preferably without water accumulation. If the surface turns white, you need to spray or water it to ensure the normal growth and feeding of earthworms.

6. Collection method.

Indoor breeding generally uses strong light to drive away earthworms, and the earthworms will gather in the lower layer of the breeding bed or in the container under the screen. In the wild, the food trap method is generally used, and rotten fruits are put in. After 2-3 days, the earthworms will gather in the fruits.