Each wormery has a detailed list of pros and cons for clarity and has been rated according to set up, value for money, ease of use, and storage.

The compost is harvested by emptying the bin completely, which means separating it from the worms and unprocessed waste. I will monitor the moisture of the bin on a daily basis the first couple of days and see if the worms are happy to be collected by the client this weekend. A unique flow through ventilation improves performance and prevents collected tea from turning anaerobic. A lot of absolute rubbish is written and repeated about worm composting, equally there is also information that many people involved in the industry are not so sure about, after 23 years in the worm game, preceeded by 15 years in the nursery trade, preceeded by 10 years in the “Topsoil” game I am happy to stand by my own views however much they contradict others, so………. Heed their needs, and they’ll be able to produce for you some nutrient-rich and valuable source of compost.Note from our suppliers: On the Can-O-Worms we have 3 trays, the bottom one is a collector tray, which the tap screws into. Since switching to the bokashi stuff the worms don't seem interested, in fact they're hardly moving into tier 2 and 3, preferring to stay in tier 1. With Tumbleweed's help, families can easily turn their organic waste into rich fertiliser, supporting both their garden's vitality and the environment by reducing landfill waste and CO2 emissions. If you have any questions about this process or any related worm related subject don't hesitate to ask me in the comments below or by any other means from the contact link in the navigation menu above. div>125g Composting Worms – worms will be sent out with your wormery unless you specify you would like to receive a voucher.

A spigot attached to the liquid collection tray makes it easy to collect worm farm leachate (worm tea). The wormery comes with a starter pack, which includes 100 worms, bedding, a coir mat, worm food and the book Composting with Worms by George Pilkington. When it comes to making a worm farm, also make sure that the food that you put into the composter remains loose. Hoard your food scraps, annihilate chemical dependency, resurrect organic material, and save the world today with the Can-o-Worms! Value for money: the quality and durability of the model as well as the RRP, warranty and eco-credentials.Worm Blanket – this is used to cover the waste contents of the wormery and helps to create an a dark, moist, aerated environment that encourages the worms to work efficiently. Until January the can o worms was outside in the rain (with a raincap on) but has since been moved into a shelter. You can just easily remove the first tray and harvest the castings from there, without having to disturb or remove the worms from the composter. Simply pop the mat on the very top of your wormery (just below the lid) and then lift to add waste underneath. The worms will wriggle their way into the new tray via the holes in its base so that they can reach their new food.

Valuable “worm tea” works its way down to the collector tray where you can utilize the handy tap to dispense the tea and use it as liquid organic fertilizer for all your plants.

The Can-O-Worms stands on five sturdy legs and is made from durable 100% recycled plastic to give many years of vermicomposting success. Compost quality and harvesting: the quantity and quality of the compost and liquid produced and whether the worms were thriving. Ideally, you should place your wormery in a sheltered, shaded spot, somewhere you can access it easily to fill it up and drain the liquid a couple of times a week. This large capacity wormery (75cm x 57cm x 39cm) includes 18 litre trays which we found produced good quality compost. My choice of bedding material for the initial layer is corrugated cardboard because of its internal structure (the flutes) it allows an excellent air flow, cardboard retains moisture very well and the glue used is corn based and is good food source for the worms.