The Worm Factory - 3 TrayThe Worm Factory is an efficient way to compost. The square stacking bins allow you to put the worms (ordered separately), their bedding and some food scraps in the bottom and more food waste in the top trays. The worms migrate upward in search of food as the supply below is used up. When they migrate, their castings in the bottom tray can be harvested. Worm castings are rich with phosphorus, nitrogen, and many other nutrients and trace minerals, making them an excellent organic fertilizer.
There is a handy spigot on the bottom tray of the Worm Factory to drain the compost tea. This can be used as a liquid fertilizer wherever needed, too. The worms in a fully functional 5-tray Worm Factory use about 5-8 pounds of food scraps a week, and you can harvest one bin of castings a month! In a 3-tray Worm Factory unit, you can use about 3-5 pound of food scraps a week, and you can harvest one bin of castings every 6 weeks! Each set comes with a complete, detailed 16 page instruction booklet.
The Worm Factory can be used year-round. In the warmer months, place the unit outside in a dry place away from direct sunlight. In cooler months, place the unit inside; it is an odor-free operation.
The Worm Factory trays are made of high-quality recycled plastic in the USA and have a 5-year warranty on materials and workmanship. Each tray measures 16 x 16 x 6 inches. Height depends on which system you buy–the 3 tray is 20 inches high; the 5 tray is 28 inches. The Worm Factory is designed to be more stable and have more air circulation than others on the market. It also allows free migration of the worms to the food waste, unlike other systems. Extra trays are also available. You can add as many as you want; each tray will add 4 inches to the height of the unit.
How Many Worms to Start:
Suggested quantity of worms to start is 1000 (1 lb) for a 3-tray Worm Factory; 2000 (2 lbs) for a 5-tray Worm Factory.
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