Worm Hive (aka Pass thru system)
This is a multi layered design. Each layer consists of four solid wood sides with an open top and a bottom covered in ¼ inch hardware screen. They are designed to stack and interlock to avoid being knocked off one another. The top layer is covered with a simple flat wood lid with a few air holes and a handle. The bottom layer rests in a four legged frame which has a fine aluminum mesh on its bottom and suspends the stack overtop of a plastic catch-bin.
The bottom layer is filled with some worms, bedding and food scraps then topped with dry shredded paper to help keep away unwanted flies. Continue feeding in this layer until full then place new bedding and food scraps in next layer up, the worms will naturally migrate towards the food leaving a layer of harvestable castings. The open bottom and air holes in the lid help maintain air flow to reduce odor and increase oxygen to worms and beneficial bacteria. Any excess moisture that builds should pass through the box to the catch-bin at the bottom where it can be removed and used to feed plants. Any loose castings will also fall through to the catch-bin for easy harvest.
As the worms migrate upwards, the lower level is removed and the castings can be sifted by shaking the layer and allowing them to pass through the screen, this may also help you find any wayward worms that didn’t move upwards. After the layer is emptied, any worms and unprocessed biomass can then be returned to the full layer and the empty one becomes the top. Maintaining this constant cycling of layers also helps extend the life of the box since each layer will be allowed a resting period at the top where it can dry out.
Contact us for custom sizes. All orders are free shipping within 25 miles of Columbus, Ohio. All other shipping is by weight and order. Email us for special shipping details.
Wood Worm Composting Bin
11" Single Compartment Box basic design, consists of a rectangle box with solid wood sides, bottom and hinged lid, handles on either end to facilitate lifting. Two sides are vented with holes covered in fine aluminum wire mesh to allow air flow through box which reduces odor and increases oxygen for worms and beneficial bacterial growth. These are also available with casters to ease movement of the box.
Contact us for custom sizes
All orders are free shipping within 25 miles of Columbus, Ohio. All other shipping is by weight and order. Email us for special shipping details.
Cloth Worm Composting Bin
Order with or with out the frame
Cloth Worm Bins:
~Worm composting in cloth bags is a great way to turn your food waste into compost
~Compost Cloth bins can be kept in your kitchen, garage, basement or
a covered porch.
~All bags are made with Eco Felt, which is made with recycled soda bottles
~Comes in 10 colors(see below);Hunter Green and Graphite are stock colors.
~Each bag is hand made in Columbus, Ohio
~Every bag comes with a draw string at the top and bottom, making harvest time of compost quick and easy.
~Each frame is hand made with pine or Upcycled Pallet wood when available.~This composting system was created by Amyoungs at OSU
Retail $68 each (does not include worms or bedding)
New lower price!
Retail $30 Complete kit which includes:
- Eco Felt Cloth worm bin bag
- Directions for building your own frame
- Select color options
Shipped with directions, USPS Priority Mail.
