{"id":10826,"date":"2022-02-01T20:52:26","date_gmt":"2022-02-01T20:52:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/?p=10826"},"modified":"2022-02-05T22:02:09","modified_gmt":"2022-02-05T22:02:09","slug":"feeding-worms-citrus-lemons-limes-oranges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/garden\/feeding-worms-citrus-lemons-limes-oranges\/","title":{"rendered":"Feeding Worms Citrus | Guide for Lemons, Limes, Oranges and Mandarins"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Citrus peel and flesh can be fed to your worms if you follow a few easy steps. Start with small amounts of citrus, cut it into small pieces and cover it with soil or mulch. Add brown materials such as straw or fall leaves to help to absorb the extra moisture and deter vinegar flies. Worms and soil bacteria will break down citrus over 1-2 weeks if they are given a small amount.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Citrus fruits such as oranges, mandarins, lemons and limes are acidic and have a high water content. This means that to moisture and pH balanced in your farm you need to take care when adding these foods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n