Can I put worms in my piles and not in bins?

[mistermaster]

The main idea that is being pushed in the forums is worms/vermicomposting are done only in bins.

Can I make a pile in my yard and put worms in there?

[John S.]

Of course you can mistermaster. The idea there is as long as there is food for the worms then you can have it in a bin or a bed.

But when you talk about beds, these are usually fenced in by a height of 6 inches using a panel board or discarded lumber. Then put the beddings inside and the worms.

A roof is mandatory to protect from rains.

Beddings for vermicomposting are applicable only in areas where there are no winters and the weather is generally mild the whole year round.

[farmerbrie]

I tried vermicomposting without a bin.

I had an old cattle shed which wasn't used anymore and I erected 3 cemented hollow block high fence around a 4x10m space and filled it up with cattle dung---not fresh manure.

Then I just let loose 10 lbs of worms and let them do their thing.

I always check the moisture content though and on the guard for ants.

[dumbledorf17]

I gather your old cattle shed already has a roof. Quite good huh. You can have different piles in there at different stages of composting. You'll never run out of castings man!

[vermigiant]

how about a light? do you have one in your shed. would come in handy during harvest time of your vermicast