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Question 1

How Can I Dilute And Use Worm Tea?

Accepted Answer

Worm tea is an excellent liquid fertilizer for herbs and indoor plants as well as the garden. It contains high amounts of nutrients and enzymes that promote growth and help build plant resistance against pests. You can collect worm tea in a plastic or glass bottle. It's ideal to dilute it with 10 parts water. Use the diluted worm tea for watering plants or spray it on their foliage.

Question 2

My wormery is too wet

Accepted Answer

If your wormery is too wet, there are a few things you can do to address the issue:

Add dry bedding: You can add dry bedding, such as shredded newspaper or dry leaves, to the wormery to absorb excess moisture.

Add more food: By adding more food, you can absorb some of the excess moisture.

Increase ventilation: Ensure that your wormery has proper ventilation. This can be done by adding holes or vents to the lid or sides of the wormery, or by propping open the lid.

Remove excess water: If there is standing water in the wormery, remove it by using a syphon or a cup.

Check the drainage: Make sure the drainage holes are not clogged and that the wormery is not placed on a surface that does not allow water to drain away.

It's important to keep in mind that worms need a moist environment to survive, but an excess of water can lead to anaerobic conditions that are harmful to the worms and the process. Keep an eye on the moisture levels and make adjustments as needed.

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Question 3

I Have Some Tiny, White Worms In My Bin, Are They Babies Or A Problem?

Accepted Answer

They are not baby composting worms as these are the same colour as the worms, only smaller. Instead, they are a harmless parasite called entrachyadid. Most worm composting systems have them.

However,they are more able to withstand wet and acid conditions than your standard Wigglers so, if they seem to be growing in numbers, check that the bin is not waterlogged and mix in a little Lime Mix to increase the pH. They can often be lured onto a piece of moist bread for easy removal.

They make a great treat for your garden birds!

Question 4

Can I put dog poo in my wormery?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, no. Dog Poo contains Pathogens

Question 5

Do you deliver overseas?

Accepted Answer

No, I’m afraid most of our products are perishable so we don’t despatch overseas.

Question 6

Do you have to reintroduce new worms after you empty the compost?

Accepted Answer

When you empty your castings and compost, the worms will not be with the castings, but where the food is, on the other side of the Subpod divider.

When the system is getting full, stop feeding one side. After two weeks, most of the worms will move to the other side where the food has been added. This allows for easy harvest of the castings from the unfed side.

Question 7

Can I use my Worm Leachate in the Winter?

Accepted Answer

Worm tea gives a real boost to your potted plants through the winter. Here’s how to use it to keep them happy and healthy:

Give Them a Nutrient Boost: Winter light can be weak, which often slows down plant growth. Worm tea gives them a gentle top-up of nutrients—like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium—without pushing them too hard.
Support Soil Health: Your plants’ indoor soil can get compacted and dry out more easily in winter. A monthly dose of diluted worm tea keeps it moist and rich, helping roots absorb all the goodness they need.
Microbes for Immune Support: The beneficial microbes in worm tea are brilliant for building up your plants’ immunity, which helps them fend off winter stress and stay resilient.
Foliar Spray for Leaf Health: Spritzing a diluted worm tea mix (1 part worm tea to 10 parts water) onto the leaves every 3-4 weeks adds a layer of pest and disease protection. It keeps the leaves clean and boosts their health.
Strengthen the Roots: Watering with a bit of worm tea around the roots every few weeks gives them a slow-release, natural nutrient boost right where they need it, helping them grow strong through the winter.
Natural Pest Deterrent: Indoor plants can sometimes attract pesky fungus gnats and other bugs over the winter. Worm tea’s beneficial bacteria and fungi create a healthier soil balance that naturally keeps pests at bay.

Question 8

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Question 9

What should I do about mites in my worm bin?

Accepted Answer

There are a few types of mite that love a worm composting kit and this is all normal and part of the ecosystem. However, as with most things if they start to take over the kit this can become a problem. There are two main types – a reddish brown mite and a white shiny round mite. Both are tiny and if numbers become huge they eat the food and your worms will tend to burrow deeper into the kit and this in turn stops the worms from reproducing as effectively.

If you have a problem with a population of mites which seems to have gone mad the things to look at in your Urbalive or Worm Composter are:

Could it be too wet? Feeding lots of really watery waste (cucumbers melons etc) can cause this or is there a lot of water getting in (wormeries usually let some water in and this is fine but some shelter is very useful. The wormery needs to be damp but not soaking wet.

Leave the lid off on dry days or undercover and expose the kit to the sun where possible to help dry it up.

Once conditions are back to a good balance for your worms then of course they will be less favourable for the production of the mites so normal worm service will be resumed.