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How do I know if my worm compost is ready?

Here are a few tell-tale signs; The majority of your compost has a deep, rich color - it will also have the same texture throughout.

How do I harvest my worm compost without the worms?

There are a few methods to harvest worm compost without the worms:

What food can I feed to my Worms?

Worms are decomposers and they consume organic matter and convert it into nutrient-rich compost.

How much food can my worms eat?

The amount of food that worms can eat depends on the size of your worm bin and the number of worms you have. As a general rule, worms can consume about half their body weight in food per day.

Why is my wormery not producing worm tea?

Worm composters, also known as worm bins or vermicomposters, produce a liquid known as worm tea or leachate.

Are normal earthworms suitable for composting?

Normal earthworms, also known as "garden worms" or "lob worms," are not typically suitable for composting.

What can you not put in a worm compost bin?

Do not put intensely spicy foods into your worm composter, such as ginger or an excessive amount of citruses, as well as milk products, meat products, bones, oils, lard and other fats.

What to do with worms that have gone down into the sump/ bottom section?

Sometimes some of your worms migrate to the sump which is mostly more distressing for you than them to be honest.

Can I use a worm composting kit to grow worms for fishing, and will they multiply enough for me to harvest them regularly?

Yes, a worm composting kit, is ideal for growing worms for fishing, and they will multiply effectively if cared for properly. Worms like Dendrobaena veneta are perfect for this purpose as they are hardy, lively, and highly attractive to fish.

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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.

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