When should I add a second tray to my worm farm?

When should I add a second tray to my worm farm?

*Adding a new Worm Factory® tray is simple. When your first tray is filled to the top, it is time to add a second tray. The material in the first tray does not need to be fully composted before adding a new tray, but the first tray should be full of partially composted material, bedding, and food.

How do you preserve a Wormery?

How to look after and feed your wormery

1. Feeding. Feeding is where things can most easily go wrong when you’re starting out.
2. A sheltered site. Worms do best in a constant temperature, not too hot or too cold.
3. Keep the wormery damp. A healthy worm bin should be damp (like a squeezed out flannel) not dry or wet.

How long does a Wormery last?

The worms will live for up to three years depending on the species, which is a pretty long time for such a small critter! Does the wormery get smelly?

What is the purpose of a Wormery?

Wormeries, or worm composters, use special composting worms to turn kitchen waste into nutrient-dense compost and liquid fertiliser. They don’t smell, take up very little space, and are a great way to introduce children to the wonders of worms.

What can’t you put in a wormery?

All your kitchen waste can be added to your wormery. This includes cooked food scraps, veg peelings, tea leaves, coffee grounds, bread, pasta and rice. Never add dog or cat faeces to your wormery as these contain pathogens. …

Do Wormeries attract rats?

Do worm farms attract rats? Worm farms generally only attract rats when 1) too much food is placed in the bin at one time, or 2) the wrong types of waste are added. If food scraps are added faster than the worms can break it down, the bin can attract rodents and vermin.

Can you have too many worms in your wormery?

As you can see, there is definitely nothing to worry about – producing lots and lots of worms can definitely be a good thing!

Is a wormery a good idea?

Then I discovered wormeries. They are perfect for small and garden-less homes because they need little space and make compost much faster than a compost bin once they are established. Getting a wormery made me look at food waste in a new way. In goes waste food, out comes new life: the best fertiliser you can get.

Why is my worm farm not producing liquid?

A worm farm not producing liquid is usually the result of one or more of the following: Evaporation/lack of moisture. pH imbalance. Pests.

How to look after and Feed Your Wormery?

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What’s the best place to put a wormery?

A shady is spot is best (15 – 25 oC is optimum). If possible, it’s also good to place it somewhere protected from strong winds (to avoid it getting too cold) and rain (to minimise risk of flooding, see tip below). Tip: If your wormery will be rained on, leave the worm juice tap (if there is one) open with a collection jug underneath.

How often should I add manure to my wormery?

OK (in moderation) to: Wise to avoid completely until your wormery is established. Composted manure (add a 1 or 2 inch layer every 6 weeks) – adds valuable soil life. Worms love it! Meat and Fish – these will be broken down in a wormery but may spread disease eg BSE.

How long does it take for a wormery to grow?

You’ll probably have 300 – 500 worms in your wormery starter pack. But a mature, fully productive wormery has several thousand! Your worm population will double in size every two to three months, so it may take 12 – 18 months until your wormery is at full capacity.