Wormcity Wormery Unboxing
This Wormcity Wormery unboxing, and its set it up, is to show how easy it is to use vermicomposting towers at home. The Wormcity Wormery is made here in the UK. The trays are offered as a stand alone units for those who already have a wormery they want to split. Alternatively, you can buy a complete kit with the Worms included. When you order the kit, these are shipped quickly. You need to get the Wormery set up as soon as it arrives, so have all your preparations done before ordering.
Things to consider
I keep mine indoors in an out-building, but you can keep yours in a sheltered area of the garden. They are designed to let air and water pass through them easily. However, I do suggest that if you keep yours outside, keep the tap open in really heavy rain. You may also want to cover the wormery, and keep the lid on. It’s worth mentioning that the lids are not well attached for strong wind, so would need securing. There are holes in each corner that will allow for a bolt and wing-nut to secure the lid to the top tray. This will also stop vermin getting in, such as mice to eat the worms, or get to the food you’ve given them.
You may not know this, but Hedgehogs are exceptionally good climbers, and rather partial to worms. We happen to have a resident female who brings her Hoglets out to feed in the garden at night. She is another reason I keep my Wormcity Wormery inside, but you could always build a protective structure for it. This can be something like a wheelie bin store.
How to set up your Wormcity Wormery
If you have bought a complete kit with worms, it will also include a block of coco-coir. It’s best to start re-hydrating this first so that it is ready for the tray when you’ve built your tower. Place the brick in a bucket, and add the recommended cold water. You can also use hot water so that it breaks down quicker, but make sure it is totally cold before using. You may find you need to add more water than recommended. Worm bedding should be damp enough that when squeezed, a few drops of water run through the fingers.
The Wormery has a base, to which you will attach the tray with the tap hole in it. Use the 4 bolts and the wing-nuts provided. Then insert the sump tray, lining up the hole to the front. Put the tap through the hole, and screw on the nut from the back until tight. Your Wormcity Wormery kit has the number of trays left that you ordered, and the lid. It is recommended to line a tray with paper, or cardboard, then add the bedding on top of this. Wormcity also recommend inoculating the new bedding. This means adding in a biota source from somewhere to get the system running due to the bedding the worms are in being rather dry. This can be from the soil in your garden, compost heap, leaf mould, or very well rotted manure. Once you’ve done this, you’re ready to release your worms.
What to feed.
There will be some dry powdered food called Worm Chow included in your kit. Your worms may be dehydrated, and rather lethargic after a few days traveling. In which case, you may need to help them into the bedding. Sprinkle just a little dusting of the food over the surface of the tray to start with. Your new worms will also be disorientated from traveling. They are rather territorial, and some breeds are more skittish than others. If you are keeping yours indoors, it may well be worth keeping the light on for the next few nights. Since worms don’t like the light, this will prevent them trying to escape and help them settle in better.
Below you can check out my indoor Wormcity Wormery Unboxing, and see my Red Wiggler worms. You can check out our entire playlist of how-to videos there.
You can also check out the Wormcity Wormery website by clicking this link https://www.wormcity.co.uk/shop/