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Why The Worm Inn Composts Better Than ANY other Commercial Worm System!

Sunday, November 14th, 2010

Ever go on an apple eating binge, and just happen to have about 3 dozen apples go bad on you at the same time?  Me neither…I’ve never gone on an apple eating binge in my life. :)

Actually a buddy of mine has a large apple tree loaded with apples.  He brought a bunch over, and of course the first question I asked was, “Got any rotten ones”?   After a momentary strange look, he realized where I was going with this question, and the next day brought over 3 dozen rotting apples!  SCORE!

I put the rotten apples in my Worm Inn (See pic above), and covered them with plenty of bedding.  A week later, the apples are just starting to break down slowly and naturally, just as they would if they were laying on the ground.  The worms are starting to attack the apples, and soon, I will need more worm food for The Inn.

Now…compare this with putting 3 dozen rotting apples in a plastic bin with little air flow.  That’s the recipe for apple vinegar, and a great way to heat up your bedding and off gas your worms.   For all you new Worm people…heating up your bedding or off gassing your worms = DEAD WORMS.

If you have had a plastic worm bin for any length of time, you’re probably shaking your head up and down right now.  Although this would be a worm massacre in a plastic bin, it’s just another week in the life of The Worm Inn!    Either I’ve got some magic worms or a perfect worm composting system….You decide!

Why Is The Worm Inn The Best Waste Processing Unit?

Saturday, March 27th, 2010

 

Here are a couple of great questions from Mai:
 
I was looking at your Worm Inn’s.   They are quite unique.  Do people buy these instead of bins that are placed in the house, just so it doesn’t look ugly? How would that set-up prevent your kitchen from smelling like rotting food? I thought bacteria was supposed to break down the food scraps first anyway.  
 
Hi Mai,
 
People buy these because they WORK BETTER than non porous bins that make it much easier to kill worms with excess food.
 
Regarding smells:  Fruit and vegetable scraps stink if they become Anaerobic (Anaerobic = Without Oxygen) while decomposing.  If you are able to provide plenty of air flow, most rotting vegetation smells sweet.  Now if you add a bunch of brocolli, you are going to smell something as brocolli has a strong smell no matter what you do. ;)    But, with any worm bin, you want to cover your scraps with a layer of damp bedding as a filter, plus it’s a barrier to prevent major bug infestations.
 
You are correct, bacteria does break down the food scraps, and worms are bacteria feeders.  Aerobic Bacteria requires oxygen.  Bacteria works FASTEST when there is plenty of air flow.  That is the reason people turn compost piles and put holes in worm bins.  The Worm Inn works so well because it has 360 degree airflow.  If you’ve watched the videos on my blog, notice that far more scraps are being put in for processing than ANY comparable commercial worm processing system.
 
Two things that make The Worm Inn the BEST commercial home composting system in the world.
 
1.  Castings come out nice and flakey instead of muddy.
2. Processing capability is OFF the charts.  I hesitate to say what the capability of the system is as we have never yet seen a bottom!
  
 

Introducing The Next Generation of Home Worm Farming…The Worm Inn!

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

 

The Worm Inn - 5 Minute,  No Bend, No Stoop Stand Optional

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*The Worm Inn as shown on an Optional 5 Minute- No Bend, No stoop Stand.

INTRODUCING THE NEXT GENERATION OF HOME WORM FARMING…THE AWARD WINNING, THE WORM INN!

Why is The Worm Inn better than traditional Home Worm Composting Systems?

If you have ever used a rubbermaid tub as a worm bin, you know there are definite limitations.  Plastic does not breathe well, making it difficult to keep your worm bedding damp,  yet not muddy.

The Worm Inn is a true flow thru processor  -  Worms, bedding,  and scraps go in the  top… crumbly castings come out the bottom. 

No more time  consuming harvests.  Simply release the toggles when you’re ready to harvest.   Collecting your flakey castings is automatic.

The Worm Inn is made out of breathable,  yet extraordinarily durable material.   The same material used in high end backpacks.

Air flow is a  key component for healthy worms.  The Worm Inn is the most Breathable continuous flow composting system available.

Air flow is the  key to avoiding “Stinky Worm Bin Syndrome”.  The Worm Inn’s breathable construction helps to avoid anaerobic bacteria growth.

The Worm Inn can fit almost anywhere.   With a footprint of only 18″ x 18″,  The Worm Inn processes LOTS of scraps, yet easily fits in a laundy room, a closet, a garage, even a classroom.

The Worm Inn easily fits on a laundry hamper stand, the back of a door, or build a 5 Minute Custom No bend, No stoop stand.

Available in 6 Colors and Patterns – Unlike unslightly black bins, The Worm Inn Looks GREAT!

Cut List and instructions for a 5 minute, Custom No Bend, No  Stoop Frame - available with purchase.

The Worm Inn is available here:  http://www.thewormdude.com/products-page/worm-bins/

For more information and to see the complete Worm Inn Lineup, go to WWW.TheWormInn.Com