The WM Series unit is available as a single or double reduction unit up to 4900:1 ratio, with a power capacity of up to 115kW. If thinking about keeping wormeries in the kitchen, utility room or on the balcony, consider that when neglected they can sometimes produce odours

On the above note, the worms do settle and less inclined to escape after a few days, I think the 24 hour journey via postal / courier service + new accommodation up-scuttles them. The worm compost can be used as a general soil conditioner or as a constituent of homemade growing media. It is generally rich in nitrogen and potassium. If the waste is not being eaten, feeding should be stopped for a few days until the worms start to work through the top layer of the composting material Two compartments will work, but using a third compartment makes it easier to collect the worm compost.

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Wormeries are usually emptied when they are full; this takes about 8 to 12 months. You must separate the worms before using the compost. Start by adding a handful of worms and your kitchen waste to the bottom tray. The organisms will begin processing the food. Once one tray is full, add another level and the worms will move upwards to the fresh organic waste leaving the bottom tray full of rich compost. As the waste is broken down, nutrient-rich moisture filters through the system and can later be harvested as organic liquid fertiliser.

While building temperature is key for any outdoor compost bin, these innovative models help to raise the heat to the optimum level for compost development. The fully enclosed and well-insulated body even comes fitted with a thermometer, so you can make sure your compost is breaking down in ideal conditions.READ NEXT: Keep your lawn luscious with our favourite garden sprinklers The best compost bins to buy in 2022 1. Forest Garden Beehive Composter: The best wooden compost bin for the garden