Setup, Compatibility & Care Instructions
Setup:
- Assemble the base, then stack the three trays one by one, ensuring they click securely into place.
- Attach the lid.
- Install the drain tap at the bottom of the lowest tray.
- Add the included moisture mat on top of the composting material in the working tray.
- Introduce composting worms (not supplied) and initial bedding material (e.g., shredded newspaper, coconut coir).
Compatibility:
This wormery is designed for outdoor use and is compatible with most common kitchen and garden organic waste. Avoid adding meat, dairy products, oily foods, or diseased plants, as these can attract pests or create unpleasant odors. It is compatible with various composting worm species such as Red Wigglers (*Eisenia fetida*) or Tiger Worms (*Eisenia hortensis*).
Care:
- Moisture: The material should be damp like a wrung-out sponge. Use the moisture mat to help regulate this. If too dry, add a little water; if too wet, add more dry 'brown' material.
- Aeration: Gently fluff the material occasionally if it becomes compacted.
- Feeding: Start with small amounts of food and gradually increase as the worm population grows. Bury food scraps under the bedding material.
- Harvesting: Liquid fertilizer can be drained regularly. Finished compost is typically ready in the lower tray when it appears dark and crumbly.
- Temperature: Protect the wormery from extreme heat or cold, as worms are sensitive to temperature fluctuations.