Why Choose the Wiggly Wigglers Compact Worm Farm?
With over 30 years of expertise in sustainable composting, Wiggly Wigglers have teamed up with Plastia who have designed the housing and made it out of recycled plastic. This delivers a tried-and-tested solution that makes worm composting simple, rewarding, and effective. Add a starter pack which includes our composting worms and enjoy the benefits for your garden and the planet. This really simple design integrates seamlessly into your lifestyle and is easy to handle and look after in the tiniest of spaces.
The Power of Vermicompost
Worm compost, often called "black gold," is bursting with nutrients:
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Nitrogen (N): Essential for leafy plant growth.
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Phosphorus (P): Promotes strong roots and vibrant flowers.
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Potassium (K): Boosts fruit and flower production.
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Trace Elements: Magnesium, calcium, and iron ensure robust plant health.
Thanks to the worms' digestive process, these nutrients are broken down into plant-accessible forms, ensuring immediate uptake and maximum impact. Vermicompost also enhances soil structure, improving water retention and aeration.
Sustainable and Efficient
Why Compost at Home?
Every year, tonnes of kitchen waste are sent to landfill, producing harmful methane emissions. Composting at home with the Compact Worm Farm:
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Reduces Methane: Divert food waste from landfill and lower greenhouse gas emissions.
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Keeps Nutrients Local: Ensure your garden benefits directly from recycled waste.
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Avoids Transport Emissions: No need for energy-intensive collection schemes—your waste stays where it belongs.
What Can You Compost?
Once you get your worms up to speed they can process up to 1kg of food waste weekly, depending on the worm population.
Worms love:
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Fruit and vegetable scraps (e.g., banana peels, apple cores, carrot tops).
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Coffee grounds and tea bags (ensure tea bags are plastic-free).
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Crushed eggshells.
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Bread, pasta, or rice (in small amounts).
Avoid in large amounts:
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Citrus, onion, and garlic scraps (these can make the compost too acidic).
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Meat, fish, and dairy (can attract pests and cause odours).
How Much Compost and Liquid Feed Will You Produce?
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Compost: Expect to collect 5-10 litres of vermicompost every 6-8 weeks, depending on how much waste you add.
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Worm Tea: Harvest up to 1 litre of worm tea per week, which can be diluted (1:10 with water) and used as a powerful liquid fertiliser.
How It Works
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Setup: Assemble the worm farm using the included Wiggly Guide, bedding block, and 250g of premium composting worms.
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Feed: Add kitchen scraps regularly, allowing the worms to break them down efficiently.
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Harvest Compost: When the top tray is full, rotate it to the bottom, collect the vermicompost, and continue the process.
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Drain Worm Tea: Use the built-in tap to collect worm tea, ready to dilute and feed to your plants.
Eco-Friendly Design
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Made from Recycled Materials: Crafted from durable, eco-friendly plastics, with natural colour variations that add a unique touch.
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Compact Size: At just 38 cm x 38 cm x 38 cm, it’s ideal for tight spaces.
Versatile Placement
This worm farm isn’t just for indoor use. It thrives in:
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Utility Rooms or Kitchens: Convenient and odour-free.
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Greenhouses or Sheds: Protected from extreme temperatures.
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Sheltered Balconies: Perfect for outdoor composting with some cover.
If temperatures drop, simply move the farm indoors to keep your worms happy and productive.
What’s Included in the Starter Pack?
Everything you need to start worm composting:
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Plastia Worm Farm: Durable and compact with two 15L stackable trays and a 2L worm tea collection tray.
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Composting Worms or voucher in the quantity you choose: Premium worms direct from our farm.
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The Wiggly Guide to Worm Composting: A step-by-step guide to ensure success.
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Bedding Block: Provides the ideal environment for your worms to settle in.
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1kg Lime Mix: Balances pH and prevents odours.
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Moisture Mat: Retains humidity for a healthy worm environment.
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1kg Worm Treat: Keeps your worms active and productive.
Join the Wiggly Wigglers Community
At Wiggly Wigglers, we’ve been helping people compost for over three decades. Our expertise and dedication mean you’re in safe hands as you start your worm composting journey. With support from our team and the best worms from our farm, you’ll quickly see the benefits of recycling your kitchen waste. Chat with us in the chat box or use our Wiggly Knowledge Base to ask any wormy questions https://wiggly-wigglers-faq.malcolm.app/
Order your Compact Worm Farm today and make a big difference with a small change!
