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The Worm Factory® 5-Tray Worm Composter - Terra Cotta

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Sale Price: $99.95 SAVE: $20.04 (17%)

List Price : $119.99

  • Made in the U.S.A. from virgin food-grade plastic
  • Best in temp. between 45 and 85 degrees
  • Compact design with odorless operation
  • Unique, self sorting upward migration worm bin
  • Measures 16L x 16W x 28H inches for 5 tray system

Please note: worms are not included but can be added during checkout
Description


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Additional features

  • Can house 6,000 worms (not included) that consume 5-8 lbs. of food per week
  • Recycles kitchen waste and junk mail into nutrient-rich compost
  • Use indoors during winter and outdoors in summer
  • Approximate weight is 15 lbs.
  • 5 year warranty on parts and workmanship

 


What is The Worm Factory® 5-Tray Worm Composter - Terra Cotta and how does it work?
The Worm Factory® is a multi-tray worm composter that helps manage the composting process. Fill each stacking tray with kitchen scraps such as newspaper, junk mail, vegetables, fruits, egg shells, coffee grounds, paper, and cardboard into nutrient-rich compost for your garden. Most "Master Gardeners" consider worm castings to be the very best compost available. Your plants will thrive with this all-natural compost. Sorting out the undigested scraps can be a messy, inconvenient chore with ordinary worm composters.Worms start in the bottom tray and migrate upward as they break down the waste. This allows worms to separate themselves from the finished compost making it easy to add nutrient-rich fertilizer to plants and gardens without sorting worms. Additionally, nutrient-rich moisture is captured in the collection tray and can be drained as liquid fertilizer known as "worm tea".


What are the benefits of using The Worm Factory®?


  • The Worm Factory® is Compact:
With its square design and having the smallest footprint of all the worm composters, The Worm Factory® works great for anyone with space requirements. The Worm Factory® uses a tray stacking system which allows it to hold the largest capacity of compost in the smallest amount of space.

  • The Worm Factory® is Odorless:
The ventilation lid allows proper air flow and the instruction manual helps you manage The Worm Factory® correctly to prevent odor. This means that The Worm Factory® can be used year round and can be housed anywhere including apartments, kitchens, garages, porches, etc.

  • The Worm Factory® is Easy to Manage:
The 16 page instruction manual makes the setup process fast and easy and gives detailed instructions on how manage the bin year round. Each tray holds 12.5 lbs. of compost which makes lifting and arranging trays effortless. The ventilation lid also contains a list of composting tips for quick reference.

  • The Worm Factory® Saves Time:
Let The Worm Factory® do the work for you! Instead of spending time turning piles of compost yourself and removing worms by hand, the multi-tray system separates the worms from the compost so you don't have to. Also, because the worms continually eat through your kitchen scraps and junk mail, nutrient-rich compost is produced at a faster rate than traditional ways of composting. In full operation, the Worm Factory® houses 6,000 worms, consumes 5 to 8 lbs. of food a week, allowing you to harvest a full tray of nutrient rich castings every month.This allows you to bring rich dark compost to your plants and gardens at a faster rate.

 


What's Included:
Stacking Trays and Base, Instruction Book, (1) 250gm Coir Brick, Shredded Paper, Ventilation Tips Lid, Spigot, Assembly Screws, Worm Tea Collection Tray
What's Not Included:
Worms
Shipping Restrictions:
Only ships in contiguous USA.
Dimensions & Specifications

Dimensions

16L x 16W x 28H inches

Material

Pure Virgin Food Grade Plastic

Warranty

5 Year Warranty

Brand Name

The Worm Factory

Brand

The Worm Factory

Weight (lbs.)

15

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4.4

(based on 24 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

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    (14)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (8)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 2 Stars

     

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91%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy assembly (16)
  • Attractive (15)
  • Odor free (13)
  • Capacity (11)
  • Composts quickly (10)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Kitchen scraps (13)
    • Ecological waste disposal (12)
    • Coffee grounds (10)
    • Fertilizer production (9)
    • Fruit rinds (8)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Avid gardener (7), Getting started (5), Master gardener (3)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    I dig it

    So, I've only had my composter for about a month but I really dig it. I love the worms! They're like my new little pets. I opted for only a half pound of ...Read complete review

    So, I've only had my composter for about a month but I really dig it. I love the worms! They're like my new little pets. I opted for only a half pound of worms--I could probably have added another tray by now if I'd gotten a whole pound. The composter is definitely odor free if you manage it properly. Maybe I would have liked the lid and the longer legs on the 360 better, but the original is suiting me just fine. Can't wait till I can give my garden some worm tea!

    VS

    Most Liked Negative Review

     

    The trays heat up and compact against

    I was not pleased with the initial results. After the first few days most of our worms (1lb. or more)had tired to get out because of the intense heat and had collected in...Read complete review

    I was not pleased with the initial results. After the first few days most of our worms (1lb. or more)had tired to get out because of the intense heat and had collected in the bottom drain and had drowned! Many had collected in the corners and were dying. The the stench was strong and we had to completely replace the and restock the bin. At present we are only using the top try and the 3rd tray only and with fewer worms. We keep this bin in the shade on a patio, but perhaps this bin is not made for hotter (S.Tx.) climates to perform as it is described.

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    4.0

    Nice, just as advertised

    By Farmer Candy

    from Lapeer Mi

    About Me Getting Started

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Attractive
    • Capacity
    • Easy Assembly
    • Odor Free

    Cons

      Best Uses

        Comments about The Worm Factory® 5-Tray Worm Composter - Terra Cotta:

        No smell and the terra cotta looks great right in the kitchen. The kids love it too!

         
        5.0

        The product was great. Easy instructions

        By rosie

        from Riverside,Ca

        About Me Avid Gardener

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Attractive
        • Capacity
        • Easy Assembly

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Coffee Grounds
          • Ecological Waste Disposal
          • Fertilizer Production
          • Fruit Rinds
          • Kitchen Scraps
          • Leaves & Brush

          Comments about The Worm Factory® 5-Tray Worm Composter - Terra Cotta:

          Your service was great. I got the product so quick, and the pkg was in great shape.

          Service and delivery comments:

          Your service was great. Product came quick and in good shape.I will most likely order from you again. Thankyou, Rosie

           
          5.0

          Excellent

          By KCAANDLCO

          from Brooklyn, NY

          About Me Avid Gardener

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Attractive
          • Capacity
          • Composts Quickly
          • Easy Assembly
          • EASY to use
          • Odor Free
          • Sifts Old From New

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Coffee Grounds
            • Ecological Waste Disposal
            • Fertilizer Production
            • Fruit Rinds
            • Kitchen Scraps
            • Leaves & Brush

            Comments about The Worm Factory® 5-Tray Worm Composter - Terra Cotta:

            Excellent!

             
            4.0

            Quick delivery

            By ipgal

            from Seattle, WA

            About Me Getting Started

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Attractive
            • Easy Assembly

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Kitchen Scraps
              • Leaves & Brush

              Comments about The Worm Factory® 5-Tray Worm Composter - Terra Cotta:

              Just got it so I can't speak to how it works yet, but it was easy to put together and set up.

              Service and delivery comments:

              Delivery was very fast!

               
              5.0

              THIS IS GONING TO WORK GREAT

              By SCOTTY

              from AURORA CO.

              About Me Avid Gardener

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • 10 MIN ASSEMBLY
              • Attractive
              • Capacity
              • Composts Quickly
              • Easy Assembly
              • Odor Free
              • Sifts Old From New

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Coffee Grounds
                • Ecological Waste Disposal
                • Fertilizer Production
                • Fruit Rinds
                • Kitchen Scraps

                Comments about The Worm Factory® 5-Tray Worm Composter - Terra Cotta:

                THIS IS A GREAT WAY TO RECYCLE KITCHEN WASTE AND PROVIDE INSTANT BAIT TO TAKE THE LITTLE ONES FISHING

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                Customer Q & A

                Q1: How many worms do I need to purchase with the cascade compost bin?

                A: You should purchase about 1,000 worms to start your composter. After this initial purchase, the worm count will double every three months!

                Q2: How long will it take 1,000 worms to make a 12.5 pound tray of compost?

                A: According to our specifications it takes approximately 6,000 worms one week to make 5-8 pounds of compost. At this exact rate it would take 1,000 worms a little over 12 weeks to produce 12.5 pounds of compost.

                Q3: Can I put dog droppings in any other composter other than the Pet Poo bin?

                A: You should not put dog droppings in your composter, they will attract pests to the pile and can spread disease.

                Q4: I ordered worms from you and they have arrived before my composter. What should I do with the worms until I get the compost bin?

                A: The worms can last up to ten days in the packaging they arrived in. (Not the best, but they will last) Give them some water when they arrive.
                If you're afraid they won't make it, you can make a temporary home for them instead. Put the worms into a plastic container about the size of a shoe box or bucket. Put some shredded black and white newsprint in the bottom that has been moistened (about the amount of a rung out sponge). This will act as food and bedding until your compost bin arrives and they can be placed into their new permanent home.

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