Material: Plastic
Capacity: Approx. 15,000-20,000 worms
(food scraps from 2-5 adults)
Width: 50 cm x Length: 50 cm x Height: 78 cm
Weight (empty): 10.9 kg
This is one of the best vermicomposting systems on the market. In addition to functioning wonderfully in homes, they make excellent class projects for elementary schools. These units feature three levels where worms can roam freely from section to section allowing for easy separation of worms when castings are harvested. A spigot is located on the bottom level to harvest compost tea for use as soil fertilizer or in foliar sprays, supplying nutrients to plants.
Features include:
• One of the best vermicomposting systems on the market
• Easy to clean
• Space saving contemporary design
• Can handle populations of up to 20,000 worms
• Light weight, interchangeable, grip slotted trays are easily
added or removed for harvesting or quick cleaning
• Bottom level features a spigot for nutritious tea collection
• Available in grey, deisgned to resemble weathered stone
• Made from UV-stabilized plastic
Cost- $134.50 (worms not included)
Local Delivery is available within the Greater Hamilton Area for an additional $15.00
This item is in-store purchase only (local delivery excepted), and cannot be shipped by mail or courier due to its size.
UPDATE- PLEASE NOTE THAT BETWEEN MARCH 5, 2010 and APRIL 5, 2010, GREEN VENTURE WILL NOT BE SELLING WORMS WHILE WE REPLENISH OUR STOCKS. WE WILL SELL THE CHALET in THE MEANTIME, BUT CANNOT PROVIDE WORMS TO STOCK IT UNTIL AFTER APRIL 5, 2010.
If you are looking for live worms to be shipped to you, we recomend www.cathyscompsters.com