Worms Downunder in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia | Agricultural service

Worms Downunder

Locality: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 7 3195 6969

Address: Chandler 4555 Brisbane, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.wormsdownunder.com.au

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25.01.2022 What if we told you theres no such thing as worm wee? The excess liquid from your worm farm that is often referred to as worm wee is more accurately known as leachate. So, what is the incredible worm liquid people keep raving about? Check out our Worm Juice: the difference between leachate and worm cast extract blog on our website and all be revealed! https://wormsdownunder.com.au/worm-juice-the-difference-be/

25.01.2022 With the right system in place anyone can harness the magnitude of benefits from worm-assisted composting! Our worm farms have been specifically designed to be easy to use and provide an environment for your worms to thrive

23.01.2022 Still one of our most common queries why am I not getting much worm wee from my worm farm? Worm wee is common term thrown around for the liquid in your worm farm, but technically its not worm wee and is more accurately known as leachate. Check out our Worm Juice: the difference between leachate and worm cast extract for a breakdown on leachate and why its not your goal from a worm farm. https://wormsdownunder.com.au/worm-juice-the-difference-be/

22.01.2022 Garden goals Worm Cast Extract (‘worm juice’) gives soil and plants the beneficial microorganisms they need to give you a garden as dreamy as this.

22.01.2022 Not that you need any more encouragement to enjoy that delicious morning coffee, but when you buy a coffee from Dramanti Artisan Roaster you’re not only helping to redirect waste from landfill, you’re also supporting the rescue and rehabilitation of abused and neglected horses In a community-conscious initiative we’ve teamed up with Dramanti to repurpose their old hessian coffee bags previously destined for landfill as worm blankets, and to top it off we’re donating 100% of the sale price to Save a Horse Australia.

21.01.2022 We often get customers querying about sprouts growing in their worm farm. Sprouts are not necessarily a bad thing ~ in fact they can be great for growing new foods! Worms will avoid seeds due to their protective cover which is why it can be common to find seedlings popping up. You can remove the sprouts and put them in your garden/soil to continue growing them (we have a section of pots dedicated to our worm farm sprouts where grow all sorts of goodies), or just leave them for the worms to process ~ cutting them up smaller will help increase the efficiency if youre looking to be rid of them faster.

21.01.2022 Want to get in the good books this Christmas? Give the gift that keeps on giving ~ Worm Juice! It’s sure to be a hit with your friends and family as they continue to enjoy the benefits of your gift through their lush, healthy garden for months to come https://wormsdownunder.com.au/p/worm-cast-extract-domestic/

21.01.2022 All of our worm farms have been designed with effective processing capacities in mind, giving you the ability to divert a decent dent of your organic waste from landfill (if not completely eliminate). Our 140L size worm farm can process up to 2kg/4L a day (at full capacity) which is perfect for managing actual volumes of household waste. This may sound like a lot but we often find that people are surprised by their quantity of waste when they measure over a week or simila...r. It is also common to underestimate what you can compost in your worm farm. Its not just your food scraps your worms will love, worms will technically process anything organic and your worm farm will thrive from a variety of inputs. Some other great inputs include leaves and other garden waste, hair, paper, tissues, vacuum cleaner dust, cardboard packaging, toilet rolls the list goes on! Broaden your composting horizons and youll find you have far more to compost than you imagined See more

19.01.2022 You might be small, but you sure are mighty!

19.01.2022 Who loves zucchini? Thanks to the power of #wormcast we’ve got an abundance in our garden at the moment!

19.01.2022 Did you know that worms ‘breathe’ through their skin? This is why it’s important your worm farm is kept damp as they require moist skin to allow dissolved oxygen to pass through into their bloodstream. If the bedding becomes too dry, worms must exude body fluids to moisten their skin. This process will weaken your worms causing them to eat and reproduce more slowly. Ultimately, they will die if the environment is not corrected. So, make sure you check your worm farm moisture levels regularly and give it a misting if/when required

17.01.2022 We had so much fun filming this with the amazing Totally Wild team. We believe vermicomposting has an important and exciting role to play in restoring natures balance, so we were thrilled to be involved in this segment helping to educate and inspire our younger generation. So, grab a cuppa and sit down with the kids for a fun insight into the wonderful world of worm farming. #sustainableeducation #sustainability #reducereuserecycle #reducelandfill #wormfarm #wormfarming #workingwithnature #compost #composting #environmentallyfriendly #environmentaleducation #saveourplanet

17.01.2022 Weve started an initiative with our local coffee shop Dramanti Wynnum to #upcycle their hessian bags Previously destined for landfill, these hessian bags are perfect for worm blankets ~ breathable and made of natural fibres. Now available on our website for only $5 ~ 100% of sale price donated to Save a Horse Australia

17.01.2022 Your worms will reproduce quickly when food and water are available, doubling in population roughly every 3 months (i.e. keep them happy and theyll breed like crazy). When conditions are not favourable, cocoons will stay dormant and not hatch for months to years! This is why worms have survived for 500 million+ years.

17.01.2022 The continuous flow and large thermal mass design of our worm farms is not only great for you (read: super easy to use), its also great for your worms (read: theyre comfy and working hard). Check out our Worming in winter blog for more info on why our worm farm designs are great for managing temperature extremes and other tips how to keep you worms active through winter.

16.01.2022 Did you know worms are hermaphroditic? (but it still takes two to tango). This is probably why worms are such excellent breeders! A mature worm (53 76 days old) can produce 2-3 cocoons per week (they look like teeny lemons the size of a match head) and on average 3 or 4 babies will hatch from each cocoon.

16.01.2022 No backyard is complete without one of our worm habitats ~ a housing unit for your hard-working worms to help you reduce your environmental footprint

16.01.2022 Our emoji prayers have finally been answered A monumental moment for worm lovers! No more worm dressed in a caterpillar suit required It’s exciting to see our wriggly friends coming into the limelight. These amazing creatures never cease to amaze us and it’s great to see so many people jumping on the worm bandwagon

15.01.2022 This Grande is on its way to an agricultural customer in regional QLD, providing them with a system to underpin regenerative farming methods right on their property. Our range of Grande commercial worm farms gives our agricultural partners the ability to convert their waste into microbe and nutrient rich vermicompost using an innovative, efficient and easy to use system

13.01.2022 As beautiful as they are, some of the flowers you see for sale may be imported and have a not-so-beautiful carbon footprint hiding amongst their thorns. A great way to minimise your impact on the planet is to buy locally grown flowers or if youre up for it growing your own! [pictured: a little collection of flowers found scattered around the WDU farm]

13.01.2022 Often referred to as black gold, vermicast is a highly valuable soil amendment that improves soil health and fertility, increases the nutrient content and microbial life, improves water retention and reduces the need for fertilisers and pesticides. It also contains plant enzymes and plant growth hormones (courtesy of the unique set of microorganisms found in the worms gut!) and helps plants resist attacks by pathogens, insects and parasitic nematodes. No wonder old school growers have used it for generations! WDU Head Worm Guru (aka Owner Jen). Check out our Vermicomposting vs conventional composting blog for more information on the unique (and awesome) aspects of composting with worms. https://wormsdownunder.com.au/conventional-composting-is-a/

13.01.2022 W O R M A L E R T ~ don’t bake your worm friends in this heat! Check on your worms regularly and mist (not drench) them daily to help keep them cool through this heat wave. A few other tips for managing extreme heat are:... ~ Ensure your worm farm is located in full shade ~ Add thinner layers of feed to minimise the heat generated by decomposing food ~ Limit feed to certain sections of the worm farm so that there are cooler areas where the worms can go to escape decomposing, heat-conveying food ~ Freeze your scraps before adding them to assist in dropping temperature levels ~ Wedge the lid open to provide a bit of extra breeze See more

12.01.2022 Brown leaves = happy worms When most people think of carbon inputs for their worm farm, shredded paper or cardboard automatically pop to mind. These are great inputs that your worms will love, however, diversifying your carbon inputs to include items which have a bit more structure can help create tiny air-pockets through the bedding keeping the environment aerobic and moist so your worms can breathe easily. Brown/dead leaves are the perfect structured carbon input (plus they are generally pretty easy to get your hands on clean the yard and feed the worms!) but some other examples include straw or mulch.

12.01.2022 If youre looking to start or revive your worm farming journey ~ give one our systems a go and just like Homegrown Patch youll be a worm lover in no time!

11.01.2022 A few hard working wrigglers from our office worm farm We use a variety of worm species in our worm farms ~ strength in nature comes from diversity and your worm farm is no different. Can you spot any of the different species?

11.01.2022 Our unique and highly developed Worm Cast Extract is extracted and brewed from worm castings and is a live microbial product ~ it is not merely liquid run off / leachate. Its the ultimate biological partner for any grower! Head to our website to grab yours and treat your soil to natures best elixir this Spring

10.01.2022 We get so excited when people share our passion for vermicomposting We think vermicomposting is a game changer, but dont take our word for it (well rave about worms all day!) ~ check out Little Green Patchs overview of her recent experiences with her new worm farm. #vermicompostingrevolution

09.01.2022 Quail eggs are similar to fingerprints ~ the egg patterns are consistent for an individual quail, but will vary compared to its companions. How amazing is that! Were loving learning about these little beauties thanks to our new quail crew at the WDU farm ~ does anyone else have any interesting quail facts or tips?

08.01.2022 Brandable and customisable ~ unique to Worms Downunder, our Grande commercial worm farms are available in a range of colours. Match your worm farm to your company style guidelines, or simply your personal preference! [pictured: Grande Platinum Single in dark blue ]

08.01.2022 Our innovative Grande range of worm farms can provide your business with an efficient, easy to use, onsite circular economy waste management solution. In 1 year, 1 Grande can prevent 14,600lts or 7.3 tonnes of waste going into landfill ~ converting your discarded (and harmful) waste into valuable vermicast Check out our website for more information on our Grande range and how worm-assisted composting can benefit your business!

08.01.2022 CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY! To say thank you to all our amazing worm-lovers for your support through the rollercoaster that’s been 2020, we’re giving away one of our customer favourites this Christmas ~ a 140L worm farm valued over $294*! To go in the running you simply need to help us spread the vermicomposting love by:... ~ Tag at least one friend in this post ~ Subscribe to our mailing list And for TWO bonus entries share this post to your story. We’ll announce the winner on 14th December so your new worm farm will be home in time for Christmas! *includes freight costs nationwide in Australia only. https://wormsdownunder.com.au/ (mailing list in footer)

07.01.2022 Happy National Agriculture Day! Today as you enjoy your tasty lunch or delicious dinner, take a moment to appreciate where your food has come from and the extraordinary efforts of our food producers. Show your support by heading to your local market this weekend and grab some fresh, quality produce direct from our Aussie farmers ... #AgDayAU See more

07.01.2022 Can I put my compost worms in the garden? ~ a very common query we get asked! Yes you can. However, compost worms are different from the common earthworm youll usually come across in your garden. There are three main categories of earthworms, each performing different functions and therefore requiring different environmental conditions to survive and thrive. Compost worms generally fall into the epigeic class of earthworms. These worms live in the top layer of soil..., feed on decaying organic matter and dont form permanent burrows. So, to ensure your (epigeic) compost worms will happily live in your garden the environment would need to be kept moist and cool and there would need to be compost material/mulch available, otherwise your worm friends will look elsewhere to fulfil their worm duties! In the next layer down of soil youll find the endogeic class of earthworms. These workers feed the soil and create horizontal burrows up to approximately 50cm below the surface. The anecic class of worms are known as the deep dwellers. They build permanent vertical burrows and bring organic material down to the mineral layers of soil (up to 2m!). Endogeic and anecic worms are what youll more commonly find if youre digging around in garden. See more

06.01.2022 You cant beat homegrown beets! Apparently the faster a beetroot grows the tastier and juicier it will be. This must be why our beets are so delicious ~ thanks to the amazing diversity of microbes and nutrients in our #wormjuice aiding faster growth and higher yields.

06.01.2022 If youre not getting the results you want from your patch, your soil could be lacking in important microbes that help promote growth and resilience for a healthy long lasting crop. Help bring life back your soils with some worm cast from your worm farm or if you dont have your own worm farm (just yet) grab some our Worm Cast Extract and treat your crops to an elixir filled beneficial microbes and nutrients Head to our website to order your worm farm or worm juice today, or find more great vermicomposting and gardening tips on our blog.

06.01.2022 Our parsley is thriving Weve been adding worm castings and/or #wormjuice once a fortnight ~ the abundance of unique microbes and nutrients are clearly working their magic!

06.01.2022 Over the last decade, weve been developing and refining our unique Worm Cast Extract, a biological liquid concentrate designed to proliferate beneficial microbes in your soil Our WDU farm is peppered with ongoing experiments and perfecting the recipe for our extract has been one of our greatest triumphs. Its the ultimate biological partner for any grower and can be used by anyone from farmers, home gardeners to golf course owners!

05.01.2022 Did you know that sunflowers track the sun during the day, then reset their position at night ready to wake up and do it all over again? When they mature, they face east to soak up as many rays as possible keeping their bee and insect friends happy. So kind!

05.01.2022 Clearly weve been too busy in the office recently, harvesting broccolini in our #urbanfoodbowl garden has taken a back seat. But there are some benefits of letting it go to flower ~ it feeds bees (can you spot the bee loving the flowers in this pic?), you can collect and save the seeds to sow in future seasons, and they look beautiful!

05.01.2022 An inspiring success story of one of our Grande worm farms in its new home at the Taroona Neighbourhood Garden Taroona Neighbourhood Garden (TNG) is a voluntary organisation operated by 50 member families who grow vegetables on individual plots and collaborate to cultivate the perimeter areas, where they share the produce. Members of the TNG undertake community education to increase use of the worm farm and thereby reduce food waste in the roadside collection. Social connection is something we have all been craving through the isolating times of the pandemic, a community worm farm is a great way to bring people together as well as achieve environmental and community benefits. Read the full story here: https://www.kingboroughchronicle.com.au//232-growing-commu

04.01.2022 A worms dream home Your team of natures supercomposters will work extra hard for you living in this luxury

03.01.2022 Healthy soil = healthy plants = healthy you! Restore nature’s underground ecosystem with Worm Cast Extract (‘worm juice’) ~ it is full of beneficial microbes which allow nutrients to be directly channelled to your plants

02.01.2022 Tune in to Totally Wild this Sunday 8.00am to see us feature in a fun segment on worm farming. We jumped at the chance to help spread the word on the amazing benefits of worm farming ~ particularly with our younger generation We had so much fun filming this with the Totally Wild team and were excited for you all to see it!