THE ULTIMATE
WIGGLY GUIDE
--- Getting Started & Troubleshooting ---
WELCOME TO THE
URBALIVE
WORM
COMPOSTER
WORM COMPOSTING AT IT’S VERY BEST
Страница 1: ...THE ULTIMATE WIGGLY GUIDE Getting Started Troubleshooting WELCOME TO THE URBALIVE WORM COMPOSTER WORM COMPOSTING AT IT S VERY BEST ...
Страница 2: ...ctor where it can be tapped and used as a liquid fertiliser The worms are started off in the bottom working Tray by putting them into the Bedding Block provided They then eat their way up wriggling into the Tray above when they detect the food scraps you have left there By the time the top Working Tray is full most of the worms will have left the original Working Tray This tray your urbalive KIT C...
Страница 3: ...Our composting worms are a mixture of species mainly reds and dendras selected for their composting ability Composting worms are native to the UK and in the wild can be found on the surface of the ground generally in leaf litter They are not the same as earthworms which are deep burrowing creatures and not suitable for composting systems Composting worms will eat all manner of household waste from...
Страница 4: ...iggly Wigglers Worm Treat a special mixture of all the things that worms love best it will give your composting a boost Grass clippings and leaves cannot be composted in your kit Grass will heat up in the bin and release ammonia before the worms can act on it both conditions will harm your worms Worms are not happy in conditions that are acidic pH less than 6 If you have a pH meter check the conte...
Страница 5: ...ery couple weeks to prevent acid build up Lime Mix also helps prevent smells flies and white worms Because it contains grit it also aids the worm s digestion and its drying properties make it good for wet or under performing kits Good composting conditions are achieved when the contents are close to pH7 IF YOU NEED MORE SUPPLIES MOISTURE MATS WORM TREAT AND LIME MIX ARE AVAILABLE TO ORDER INDIVIDU...
Страница 6: ...lock into the water As the block soaks up the water begin to break it up into an even mix It should take an hour or so Squeeze out any excess moisture when finished Evenly distribute half of the soaked bedding into this tray a couple of inches is plenty The left over soaked coir is a great potting base Empty your bag of worms onto the bedding Worms are light sensitive so leave the lid off for a co...
Страница 7: ...d a little more THE TOP working tray B1 Place the Top Working Tray on top of the first Working Tray only when you are sure its base will touch the material beneath Always place your Moisture Mat and Lid on top of the freshest waste Ensure that the waste level touches the base of the new Tray before fitting it as the worms continuously reduce the volume of the waste this level sinks all the time No...
Страница 8: ...and you start adding scraps here to begin the process all over again Note When starting the a new Working Tray you don t need to add further bedding as you did when first setting up the kit The worms will make their own bedding as they progress up through the system It may take over 6 months for your system to become ready to harvest its first compost Thereafter you should be able to harvest new b...
Страница 9: ...post is an ideal base for mixing fine composts The mix of products in your own compost recipe is up to you but the following proportions will give good results For potting 25 Organic Compost 25 Coir 25 Perlite 25 Sand For seeds 25 Organic Compost 25 Perlite 50 Coir Ground Bark or Coco Peat are suitable alternatives to standard Moss Peat As a Fertiliser Worm Compost is much more than just a simple ...
Страница 10: ...point down into the glass sealing around the edges Or mix 3 tablespoons of water 1 tablespoon of vinegar 4 drops of dishwashing liquid and a pinch of baking yeast and place a container with this mix near your wormery If the flies do hatch they don t get out and that can be a success Unfortunately you may repeat edly introduce the flies into the composter with fruit and vegetable peels containing f...
Страница 11: ... to the top This prevents you from disturbing the worms and disrupting their homes they only lay eggs in specific places You can carefully rake the compost if it appears too wet or lacking air Can I leave for a longer holiday A holiday is no problem The worms easily man age even a two week fasting However they can survive without food upto four weeks What should I do if I have a TRAY full Once you...
Страница 12: ... C or exceed 25 C What should and shouldn t I put into my wormery Your wormery composter is particularly suitable for peelings and leftovers of fruit and vegetables such as potato peels apple cores green tops of vegetables etc Don t forget tea bags as worms often reproduce in them Just be careful not to put in the plastic types usually in pyramid shape sold with more expensive teas Coffee grounds ...
