Nunyabiz
Well-Known Member
Just not using the right soil then.
I keep my soil between 29 to 35% moisture, that and a thick mulch layer and worms couldn't be happier.
With enough aeration some of which created by the worms themselves you can keep plenty of moisture for worms.
Where people have a problem is small pots (under 15 gal) filled with dirt that is too heavy too compact that can't handle proper moisture levels and no mulch layer which is very important for both worms and plants.
Worms also can't handle synthetic nutrients.
I bought 1 pound of worms 6 years ago, I haven't bought worms since, they reproduce in my pots like crazy.
I keep my soil between 29 to 35% moisture, that and a thick mulch layer and worms couldn't be happier.
With enough aeration some of which created by the worms themselves you can keep plenty of moisture for worms.
Where people have a problem is small pots (under 15 gal) filled with dirt that is too heavy too compact that can't handle proper moisture levels and no mulch layer which is very important for both worms and plants.
Worms also can't handle synthetic nutrients.
I bought 1 pound of worms 6 years ago, I haven't bought worms since, they reproduce in my pots like crazy.