Do I need to place the Subpod in sunlight or can it be placed in a shaded area?
The Subpod will be fine in a shaded area, you will just need to choose plants that are suitable for shady conditions. If the Subpod is in a sunny position you will need to choose plants that like the sun :)
If your area has hot summers, placing your Subpod in the shade will keep your worms at a more comfortable temperature during those hot months. Most composting worms thrive at soil temperatures between 20 and 28 C ( 68 to 82 F). If you need to build a shade structure over your Subpod and garden bed, please have a look at this article here:
If the soil is cooler, they will just slow down and be fine as long as the ground does not freeze. If the soil heats above 35C (95F) they will start to die. Don’t worry, even if you have some hot days, the soil will stay cooler than the air temperature, so by using your in-ground Subpod, your worms will do better than above-ground systems in hot weather.
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Video instructions here: https://youtu.be/gRO2z9IHArs?list=PL3v534o03txrI-MApt14-lMGLPTKk_95u After you have assembled your Subpod and installed it in your garden, you will need to add: You will need approximately 1000 worms, but 2000 is better. 8 ...
Does Subpod need any maintenance?
When you add your food scraps to Subpod you will need to mix them through using an aerator. This takes a few minutes per week. Using the aerator helps to mix the food through the Subpod so that the worms and microbes can break them down more ...
Does Subpod need any maintenance?
When you add your food scraps to Subpod you will need to mix them through using an aerator. This takes a few minutes per week. Using the aerator helps to mix the food through the Subpod so that the worms and microbes can break them down more ...
How large a garden area does each Subpod service (fertilize?)
If the Subpod is in a raised garden bed, the immediate area (half a foot or 15cm) around the Subpod will be enriched quickly (within several months). Once the Subpod is full (after about 6 months depending on feeding and worms), by sprinkling the ...
How many worms do I need per Subpod?
You will need approximately 1000 worms, but 2000 is better. When you order worms your supplier will most likely be selling worms in lots of 1000. If you are talking to your worm supplier and they are not sure of the size of the Subpod, you can let ...