Reddit Reddit reviews Worm Factory DS3GT 3-Tray Worm Composter, Green

We found 5 Reddit comments about Worm Factory DS3GT 3-Tray Worm Composter, Green. Here are the top ones, ranked by their Reddit score.

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Worm Factory DS3GT 3-Tray Worm Composter, Green
Made with post-consumer recycled plastic, Dimensions 16-inch x 16-inch x 13-inch.Built in "worm tea" collector tray and spigot for easy draining.Odor Free Operation, Year Round Production.Digital DVD, Manual, and Warranty included after product registration.Expandable up to 7 trays.
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5 Reddit comments about Worm Factory DS3GT 3-Tray Worm Composter, Green:

u/aseriesoftubes · 10 pointsr/gardening

Did you put any dead leaves or other brown materials in your compost bin? If you only use green (wet, high-nitrogen) materials in your compost bin, and no browns (dry, high-carbon), you'll get a slimy, stinky mess. The suggested ratio is about 20-30:1 brown to green. although I've seen people using ratios as low as 4:1 on the interwebs.

I think the general consensus is that worm bins are the better choice for kitchen scraps.

u/zorkmids · 7 pointsr/gardening

Cool. You should start a worm compost bin. You can use the worm castings in your other plantings, and your fish will love an occasional treat of worms. I use a 3-tray system like this, but you can get started by drilling some holes in the bottom of a plastic storage bin. Use red wiggler worms (tiger worms), not earthworms.

u/a_c_munson · 3 pointsr/gardening

I am not a definitive expert but, Black plastic should help. A shovel full of dirt/finished compost can replace the accelerator... get a worm farm and all your issues will be solved.
http://amzn.com/B000S6LZBO
this is a 3 level one for a reasonable price. If you have to shell out anyway this is a better choice for you.you can add to the upper layers as the worms do their magic and free worm castings year round. even with the worms it won't cost more than a enclosed com-poster and will do a much better job. If you find it isn't big enough you can just add levels.
You may need to keep the com-poster in a garage if it gets too cold in the winter but otherwise verma-composting is the way to go for you .

u/Eight43 · 3 pointsr/composting

I think you're set on supplies. I never used the coir. I just added shredded newspaper and the stuff the worms were shipped in.

Small chunks are fine. I'll give them larger chunks and they handle them. They really don't eat much. Consult on-line, but I think you feed a lb of worms only a half a lb of food a day. I NEVER have them eat that much. I usually have far more scraps than the worms can eat. You can freeze the scraps and when thawed, they're soft and easier for them to consume. Blending is fine, but not necessary. Really, just putting the entire peel and cores is fine.

I feed the worms on one side of the bin for a few days so I can harvest the opposite side. Not all of them will move, so I pick out the worms and put them back into the bin. They aren't all that bothered.

I think those worm contraptions are more efficient at separating worms, but I've never owned one. I have a small rubbermaid tote with holes.

Starting the bin is kind of tricky because it needs to have the right moisture level. I wouldn't buy a meter. Instead, I'd save it and spend money on a worm house later. Visually inspecting the bin is really all you need to monitor moisture. Also note that some veggie/fruit scraps can quickly add moisture to the bin. They love watermelon rind, but it will add a lot of moisture so use sparingly unless the bin is too dry.

They may try to climb out when the bin isn't the right moisture level, temperature or when the bin is new. Don't fret.

u/ahalenia · 2 pointsr/LifeProTips

Trying out worm composting.