Envision this: a little colony of earth’s recyclers, busy turning the scraps from your meal the night before into garden gold. You have entered the unexpectedly fascinating realm of farming Black Soldier Fly (BSF) Premium Feeders larvae. Now let’s get down to brass tacks.
“Why BSF?” you inquire. Envision your very own little army of workers happily consuming food scraps in order to create a healthy fertilizer. With their voracious appetites, these diminutive champions may make your compost pile look like a picnic in comparison. Plus, they don’t have a finicky palate. These squirmy marvels eat anything from vegetable peels to old bread.
Ready? Let’s get your new venture up and running. Get a solid container—something that can be breathed but won’t let air escape. Use some bedding to make it feel more at home, like coffee grounds or wood shavings. It’s as comfortable as their favorite couch.
It is easy to feed them. They savor it just as much as your friend who never misses an opportunity to eat leftovers. Make sure you coarsely cut stuff. They prefer a buffet arrangement, so there’s no need to give them individual servings. See them fight it out—it’s like watching reality TV in nature!
Their metamorphosis into pupae is when all the magic happens. Now is the time to gather the abundant nutrients that Mother Nature has provided. Gather the tiny black gems and put them in your compost bin or yard. When BSF larvae tea is served, plants virtually celebrate.
Warmth is something they really enjoy. Their moods, and their appetites, are lifted by a bright spot. Even though they aren’t wild revelers, they aren’t afraid of a little rain on hot days. As an alternative to a spa day, spray the larvae with water.
Give your neighbors the lowdown on your hidden weapon if they ask. Who knows? You could even start a little healthy rivalry! Perhaps you will begin to imagine yourself as a pioneer in your own garden once you have mastered the fundamentals and are able to transform food leftovers into edible food.
Who would have thought that little beings could have such a profound impact? Get your hands filthy and start raising these little armies. With each leftover, your garden and the earth will be grateful.