All bundles comes with a 5kg Coco Coir that expands to 60-70 Litres of bedding. Perfect to use for setting up the bin as per manufacturer's instruction.

There are three different options for composting worms:

• Assorted Red Worms - 3-in-1 blend of super red worms: Eisenia fetida (Red Wigglers), Eisenia hortensis (European Nightcrawlers), and Perionyx excavatus (Indian Blues). Different species of worms will work on different layers of your Hungry Bin, resulting in a more efficient composting experience. These are only available in limited quantities during off season from November to February.
• Red Wigglers - best all around compost worms.
• European Nightcrawlers - great for composting and fishing.

The Hungry Bin will likely be shipped separately from the 1 LB worms purchased with Hungry Bin.

What is the Hungry Bin?

The hungry bin is a clean, simple and easy way to dispose of organic waste using compost worms. The hungry bin is designed to create an ideal living environment for compost worms. The worms convert the organic waste into worm castings and a nutrient-rich liquid, which are both high-quality fertilizers. It is easy to collect both the castings and liquid produced by the hungry bin.

The hungry bin can process up to 2kg (4lb) of organic waste per day. The waste is placed into the top of the bin, where the worms eat it as it softens and begins to decompose. The compost worms used in the bin are a different species from earthworms. Compost worms are surface feeders and prefer to live in organic material or mulch. They do not burrow into the soil like earthworms.

As the compost worms eat the waste in the bin, they convert it into worm castings. The castings are pushed down through the bin and compressed by the weight of fresh castings above them. The compressed castings are retained in the lower part of the bin, where they can be simply and easily removed when needed for use as plant food or soil conditioner. In normal operation, the castings will need to be removed from the bin once every two to six months.

Liquid drains down through the bin and passes through a filter housed in the floor, into the drip tray. This liquid is an ideal fertilizer. It is best to dilute the liquid with water before feeding it to plants, as it is very concentrated. A good dilution ratio is 1 part worm liquid to 10 parts water.

Please note for our customers in cold weather environments, it is recommended that the hungry bin be located indoors during the winter months in a mild, protected location such as an enclosed garage, basement or insulated shed. In summer months maximize the hungry bins productivity by ideally choosing a sheltered, shady spot – the ideal temperature is between 15-25 degrees Celsius (60-80 Fahrenheit). Avoid extremes of temperature, particularly full sun in summer, as temperatures over 35C (95F) may kill the worms. You can wheel your bin between different locations depending on the weather conditions or season. If the bin is outdoors in winter, make sure it is not subjected to freezing conditions for extended periods of time.