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Worm farm and pineapple

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  • 19-09-2010 9:16pm
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    Dockfive
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    I got a worm farm and just last week released the worms into it. I left them to their own devices for a few days in compost but didn't add any food. I added some of the waste from my morning fruit juice to the worm farm on Friday. My fruit juice included pineapple and just now I have realised that this is a big no no.

    I have just removed the pineapple from the worm farm.

    Are they all going to die?


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    dfbemt
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    Pineapple or citrus fruits are highly acidic and will kill the worms. You might have taken it out early enough.

    Add some more brown than you would usually for a week or so. The leaves are starting to fall so they will make a good brown. A few handfuls of compost will also help.

    After a week start to add your normal amount of greens and hope for the best.

    My worms love fruit pulp but this will be mostly carrot, apple, kiwi. No citrus.


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