The land becomes very wet where I live. Will this affect the Subpod?
When you live in an area that becomes very wet, it is best to use the Subpod in a raised garden bed as this will allow the soil to properly drain in times of prolonged or heavy rain. If the bed walls are at least 14 inches or about 35 cm high, this should be sufficient to provide drainage for the Subpod.
You can also build a roof/shelter over the top of your garden bed to prevent excess rain entering your garden.
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Will subpod work in a mountain environment? We live at 8000 ft elevation, CO, with garden zone 4-5. We have frost depths of 1-2 ft in winter, low temps of -10 to -15, and black bears in the summer. Have you heard of subpod working in places like this?
Yes, your subpod will work in a mountain environment. At 8000 feet your compost worms may have some challenges breathing. An aerator will ensure that air is incorporated into the bedding and food mixture. Additionally, it's important to ensure the ...
I was told that compost worms can’t live in soil. How do the worms aerate and get nutrients to the soil around the subpod if they can’t survive there?
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Does Subpod work in Southwest Florida? We live on a barrier island & have warm weather and a high water table. We live in a place where there is a lot of flooding.
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