Q: Can I add worms to my Hotbin composting system?
A: Great question! While worms are fantastic composters, the Hotbin isn’t really designed for them. The Hotbin is a hot composting system that reaches higher temperatures—often around 60°C—which is far too hot for worms to survive. Worms prefer cooler, moist environments and would quickly perish in a Hotbin’s heat.
Instead, Hotbins rely on heat-loving microbes to break down waste rapidly. If you want to use worms, it’s better to keep a dedicated wormery or worm farm alongside your Hotbin. That way, you get the best of both worlds: hot composting for quick breakdown and worm composting for rich worm castings.
So, in short—no worms in the Hotbin, but definitely keep wormeries for slower, nutrient-packed compost. They complement each other beautifully!
