Wiggly Composting Quiz - Wiggly Wigglers Knowledgebase

Here’s a fun opportunity to test your compost knowledge! Dive into our 10-question multiple-choice quiz covering everything from bokashi and vermicomposting to garden composting. Whether you're a composting pro or just starting out, these questions will challenge your understanding of sustainable waste management and soil health. Complete the quiz and leave your email address for a chance to win an in-ground wormery with 250g of composting worms—a perfect setup to kick-start or enhance your composting journey!

1. What is the main difference between bokashi composting and traditional composting? *

A) Bokashi uses worms, while traditional composting does not

B) Bokashi is an anaerobic process, while traditional composting is aerobic

C) Bokashi composting requires turning, traditional composting does not

D) Bokashi composting is only for garden waste

2. In vermicomposting, what type of worms are most commonly used? *

A) Earthworms (Lumbricus terrestris)

B) Red wigglers (Eisenia fetida)

C) European nightcrawlers (Dendrobaena veneta)

D) Mealworms (Tenebrio molitor)

3. Which of the following items is NOT suitable for bokashi composting? *

A) Dairy products

B) Meat Scraps

C) Citrus peels

D) Plastic packaging

4. What does bokashi composting use to ferment food scraps? *

A) Worms

B) Special microbes in bokashi bran

C) High temperatures

D) Dry carbon materials like leaves

5. Which of these materials should you avoid putting in a worm composting bin? *

A) Coffee grounds

B) Eggshells

C) Meat and dairy

D) Shredded cardboard

6. How often should you turn a traditional compost pile to help it decompose faster? *

A) Every day

B) Every 1-2 weeks

C) Once a month

D) Turning isn’t necessary

7. What is the ideal temperature range for most compost piles to decompose efficiently? *

A) Below 15°C

B) 15-25°C

C) 32-60°C

D) Above 60°C

8. In vermicomposting, why is it recommended to avoid feeding worms too many citrus peels? *

A) Worms are allergic to citrus

B) Citrus makes the bin smell bad

C) Citrus peels make the compost too acidic

D) Citrus peels attract rodents

9. What is one main purpose of adding “brown” materials (like dried leaves or cardboard) to a compost pile? *

A) To help break down proteins in food waste

B) To provide nitrogen for the pile

C) To balance moisture levels

D) To provide carbon for the pile

10. How long does the initial fermentation phase usually take in a bokashi compost bin? *

A) 2-4 days

B) 1 week

C) 2-4 weeks

D) 2-4 months

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