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The Can O Worms vermicomposting unit is an easy way to turn kitchen scraps and other organic materials into rich, organic worm castings. By using a multi-level system, this composter encourages the worms inside to keep moving, eating and producing. Included in the Can O Worms unit are 2 round, large capacity working trays where the worms eat the food, a round, fly-proof, ventilated lid, a ventilated collector tray with worm mound, a compost tea tap, legs, coir brick and instruction booklet. Made from 100-Percent recycled black plastic, the Can O Worms makes the worms feel like they are in the dark depths of the Earth. With two working trays, you can continuously add food scraps to the bin, cycling the trays on top. Because the Can O Worms stands off the ground on legs, removing the worm tea from the tap is easier than ever. The trays include a molded mound that encourages worms to move from the collector trays to the working trays. A unique flow through ventilation improves performance and prevents collected tea from turning anaerobic. The included coir brick creates a cool, earthy home for the worms, so you can get started on composting as soon as you get it assembled.
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103 of 103 people found the following review helpful
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Everyone should keep a worm bin; and the Can-O-Worms works well. I keep mine right in my kitchen, so I can easily deposit vegetable debris it it. I have it sitting on a round dollie, so I can roll it around, since I have a tiny kitchen. I recommend the dollie to anyone who buys a worm bin of any kind; because once you have filled your bin with worms and vegetable debris it will weigh a lot.
It takes a while for a worm bin to produce enough worm castings to put out in the garden; but in the mean time the bin is constantly producing "worm tea," which plants love. The "worm tea" keeps potted plants happy, even though their roots are confined. I advise leaving the spigot on the Can-O-Worms open all the time with a collection vessel under it. That way the "tea" is constantly dripping out, and does not fill up the sump. With the dollie, you can put the vessel under the spigot on the dollie, so the whole thing rolls around together.
Although at first it might repulse you a bit to keep rotting vegetable matter around -- especially in the kitchen -- I have found that my initial repulsion has given way to fascination with the transformation going on inside the bin. Like a caterpillar transforming into a butterfly inside its cocoon, your vegetable detritus transforms into sweet, rich earth inside your worm bin. I have come to view my worms as miracle-workers.
And here is a tip that you won't find anywhere else: to keep your worm bin from emitting any unpleasant odors, be sure to put plenty of parsley stems in the bin, along with the rest of your vegetable debris. It will do you good to eat plenty of parsley leaves, and the stems will keep your worm bin from smelling.
I recommend the Can-O-Worms over any of the other worm bins I researched, because of its sturdy construction and the fact that it is made from recycled plastic. That gratifies my environmental conscience. However, I understand that in cold climates people who want to keep worm bins must keep their bins indoors, because the worms cannot tolerate freezing temperatures. People in cold climates who want to keep a worm bin outdoors can get a special heated worm bin from certain Internet sites.
I have kept compost most of my adult life. Although I still would prefer to keep a traditional compost pile, the restrictions of apartment living -- with close neighbors and little yard space -- render a compost pile out of the question for me any more. Other apartment dwellers will find the Can-O-Worms the ideal alternative to traditional composting.
It takes a while for a worm bin to produce enough worm castings to put out in the garden; but in the mean time the bin is constantly producing "worm tea," which plants love. The "worm tea" keeps potted plants happy, even though their roots are confined. I advise leaving the spigot on the Can-O-Worms open all the time with a collection vessel under it. That way the "tea" is constantly dripping out, and does not fill up the sump. With the dollie, you can put the vessel under the spigot on the dollie, so the whole thing rolls around together.
Although at first it might repulse you a bit to keep rotting vegetable matter around -- especially in the kitchen -- I have found that my initial repulsion has given way to fascination with the transformation going on inside the bin. Like a caterpillar transforming into a butterfly inside its cocoon, your vegetable detritus transforms into sweet, rich earth inside your worm bin. I have come to view my worms as miracle-workers.
And here is a tip that you won't find anywhere else: to keep your worm bin from emitting any unpleasant odors, be sure to put plenty of parsley stems in the bin, along with the rest of your vegetable debris. It will do you good to eat plenty of parsley leaves, and the stems will keep your worm bin from smelling.
I recommend the Can-O-Worms over any of the other worm bins I researched, because of its sturdy construction and the fact that it is made from recycled plastic. That gratifies my environmental conscience. However, I understand that in cold climates people who want to keep worm bins must keep their bins indoors, because the worms cannot tolerate freezing temperatures. People in cold climates who want to keep a worm bin outdoors can get a special heated worm bin from certain Internet sites.
I have kept compost most of my adult life. Although I still would prefer to keep a traditional compost pile, the restrictions of apartment living -- with close neighbors and little yard space -- render a compost pile out of the question for me any more. Other apartment dwellers will find the Can-O-Worms the ideal alternative to traditional composting.
73 of 73 people found the following review helpful
We have had our Can o' Worms for about 7 years. It is a wonderful eco-friendly way to create nutrient rich mulch and "worm tea" for your garden. It is also a great way to reduce your environmental footprint by making good use of your organic waste yourself rather than throwing things in the landfill or down the sink disposal. One minor drawback is the little plastic tap on the bottom of the can did wear out, and we had to buy a new bin, but 7 years is a pretty good lifetime for a $99 investment. Also, the little holes between the levels sometimes get clogged, but occasional cleaning (take out the tray and spray it with a hose) minimize this issue. We highly recommend this product.
43 of 45 people found the following review helpful
This product works very well if you want to compost using worms. It is made of recycled plastic, so you don't need to worry that it's creating more waste for the planet. Worms quietly produce pounds and pounds of nutrient-rich "vermicompost" that will help your garden and houseplants thrive, and dispose of your old papers, vegetable rinds, coffee grounds and veggie peelings in an earth-friendly way. I LOVE MY CAN o WORMS!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Price is a little steep
Im not sure why, but this system is more expensive than the worm factory 360 with 4 trays and is less surface area.
Published 1 day ago by Adam
Love this Bin!!!
It holds the worms and looks really nice. If you have never had a worm compost before just know its easy. Read more
Published 25 days ago by Miguel Silva
can o worms compostin bin
I was very disappointed when I finally got around to putting the worm farm together and reading the instructions. Read more
Published 2 months ago by henry
Fantastic Worm Bin
I LOVE this bin. It's so great, and arrived exactly as it looks. It's very sturdy, and I love the round design. I bought my worms through Amazon as well and it was easy to set up. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Cherri Hayley
Good bin used for 9 years
This bin Is used outside from may to October then put into garage during the winter. The worms can handle temperatures from just above freezing (don't lay eggs) to the high 90f. Read more
Published 3 months ago by S. J. Poole
best composter ever
I teach vermicomposting and love the can o worms. Although I always suggest folks start small so they can comprehend the concept, this is what I consider the Shangri-la of worm... Read more
Published 3 months ago by herbgal
Great product
Got this as a gift for my mom to help in the garden and we started our own worm farm as well after researching into it. The can o worms is absolutely amazing. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Christopher Omlor
Clumsy, poor design causes leaks
I've used this worm farm for 10 years. After a few weeks following tray swapping, it leaks from the air vents at the tops of the legs because they get plugged up with residue from... Read more
Published 5 months ago by L. deCapiteau
Easy to use Can O Worms
Very sturdy & easy to assemble. Large trays hold lots of worms & bedding. Good air flow & drainage through bedding. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Travelsignguy
Like it a lot but
they mention the need for a "Tumbleweed Worm Blanket"...be nice if they provided it. We will use a layer of newspaper, maybe since we are in Hawaii, where the humidity is high,... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Wahine
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