Why worm compost?
No food waste
Ever again
Organic fertiliser
Every few weeks
Rich compost
Every few months
How it works
1
Save food waste
Collect your leftover veggies and keep them out of the bin
2
Add to wormery
Feed the worms with the kitchen scraps you have collected
3
Worms get to work
Your worms will start to break down the food as they start the composting process
4
Collect fertiliser
Collect a nutrient rich liquid - often referred to as 'worm tea' - to water your plants
5
Harvest compost
Spread a rich, black compost in your garden, helping restore the quality of your soil
Frequently asked questions
What can I put in the wormery?
Worms love most things, from tea bags to egg shells and cardboard to vegetables. However, you should avoid meat and dairy as the worms can't process it fast enough, which may attract flies.
Where should I keep the wormery?
It is important to ensure it doesn’t get too hot or too cold, the ideal temperature is 15–25°C, They will be happy in your garage, utility room, balcony, or even under your sink!
Can they survive the winter outside?
They will usually survive cold temperatures (unless the entire wormery freezes). Their productivity will noticeably decline below 10 degrees, so we'd recommend you bring them inside during the colder months.
Does it smell?
Unlike many other types of composting, one key benefit of worm composting is that it is odour free!
Does it attract pests?
The wormery is a closed system, so you won't get any bother from pests eg rats, foxes, that can be annoying with other types of composting
How do I harvest the compost?
After a few months, you will have dark black compost ready to go. To separate the worms, simply put food into the (empty) top tray, the worms will wriggle up to the new food, and you will have compost left behind, without worms!
How do I use the fertiliser?
Dilute it 10:1 with water and spread it on your plants, either house plants or in the garden - they will thank you for it!
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About Wormly
I'm Mark, the founder of Wormly. I found out about worm composting while watching gardening videos on YouTube. After that, I built my own wormery, then I bought one, and then I started sourcing wormeries for my friends. The rest, as they say, is history! You can read more about my journey here.