The ideal temperature range for a worm composting kit is between 55-77°F 13-25°C (55-77°F). This temperature range allows the worms to most efficiently process the organic matter, reproduce, and thrive.
They can consume their own body weight per day in food and so this means that they are processing 90 kilos a year..[more info}
The worms you need for domestic composting are still earthworms but are often termed surface litter worms:..[more info]
No. Woodlice are primary composters so eat organic waste and produce compost so they can live along side your worm population.. [more info]
Using your Compost The compost is very rich in nutrients and organic matter and can be used as an excellent medium to grow plants.. [more info]
If you cut a worm in half you do not end up with two surviving worms [more info]
When your worms are weighed and packed here at the farm they are sent with some bedding of wheat bran.
This is good news. The white mould is actually a fungi and shows that the food waste is fermenting rather than putrefying.
If your worms are not moving to the next tray, there could be a few reasons:
Woodlice, also known as sowbugs or pillbugs, are crustaceans that are commonly found in damp environments, such as gardens and compost piles. While they are not harmful to the worms or the composting process in a wormery, they can be a nuisance.
Our composting worms are mixture of species (mainly reds and dendras) selected for their composting ability
The Urbalive Worm Composter is a home wormery kit that can be used indoors or outdoors for composting kitchen waste with the red worms. The perfect wormery for households, classrooms or offices.