9) Euros aren’t as good as Red Worms for processing waste materials – I’ve always just naturally assumed that Red Worms were a lot better for vermicomposting, but seeing the way my Euros voraciously feed on wastes and bedding alike, I’m not nearly as convinced of this! While it’s clear that vertical flow-through systems may not offer the best way to separate Euros from their castings, something I definitely would like to try out is some sort of horizontal flow-through, such as a multi-chamber composter or “walking windrow” (aka “wedge system”).
I am testing Euros in a number of other ways this season – in : 1) Typical “Backyard Composters”, 2) “Worm Towers”, and 3) Pet waste vermicomposting systems. I think they will have the potential to do very well in all of these – especially since these types of systems will be less prone to disturbance than your typical home “worm bin”.