A Step By Step Guide
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Find a shady spot
- Choose a sheltered, full all-day shade spot for the Hungry Bin
- The ideal temperature is between 60-85°F (15-25°C). Avoid temperature extremes, prolonged conditions over 90-95°F (32°C) may kill the worms.
- The bin can be kept on a balcony, garage or in a basement if you don’t have a yard.
- If the bin is outdoors in winter, make sure it is not subjected to freezing conditions for extended periods of time.
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Fill your bin
- Place bedding material into the Hungry Bin (Fully composted soil or Coconut Coir).
- Add at least 80 Litres (98 US dry quarts) of bedding into the bin (3/4 Full).
- Bedding material is roughly the equivalent of two medium bags of compost soil mix.
- Moisten bedding until it is as wet as a wrung-out sponge.
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Add your worms
- Start with a minimum of 1 lb. (1000 worms) to start your bin.
- The more worms you start with the faster the bin will reach maximum efficiency, consider 2 lb. (2000 worms) to start your bin.
- Add worms to the surface of the bedding and cover with approximately 3/4 inch (20mm) of food scraps (preferably finely chopped).
- A full population is approximately 16,000 worms, or 6.5 lbs. of adult worms.
Set Up In 3 Minutes
In just 3 minutes, our comprehensive set up video guides you through the 3 simple steps to setting up your new Hungry Bin. Say goodbye to traditional composting hassles and embrace a cleaner, greener lifestyle.
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