{"product_id":"lil-wiggler-lab-worm-composting-kit","title":"Lil' Wiggler Lab Worm Composting Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Lil’ Wiggler Lab is PC’s very own worm composting starter kit. It’s a system originally designed for the classroom, but it offers an excellent option for \u003cem\u003eanyone\u003c\/em\u003e looking to test the waters with worm composting on a smaller scale!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe compact, lightweight design makes it easy to accommodate in just about any indoor setting, and very easy to move. Our “Kit with Worms” (with Living Material \u003cem\u003ePlus\u003c\/em\u003e) comes complete with everything you need to get started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s Included in Your Lil’ Wiggler Kit with Worms:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble bucket system with lid, nine vents and one spigot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne block coco coir\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1⁄2 pound (227 g) shredded cardboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1⁄2 pound (227 g) hemp tow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBag of pH Buffer\/Grit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBag of BioChar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBag of Worm Boost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBag of Living Material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“How to Feed Your Composting Worms” poster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“Caring for Your Red Wigglers” guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLil’ Wiggler Quick Start guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiving Material Plus (contains the worms)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIMPORTANT NOTE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: If you want to use your own worms, choose “Kit Only - Without Worms” as your option above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLil’ Wiggler Specs at a Glance:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo nested buckets - upper for composting, lower for drainage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e15.14 L (4 gal) composting capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpper Dimensions: 9 ¾” x 9 ¾” (24.5 x 24.5 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 16.5” (42 cm)  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a Canadian-made system using buckets that are manufactured \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eprimarily \u003c\/span\u003efrom fishing rope recovered from the ocean! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e🍁\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to check out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pacificcomposting.ca\/pages\/composting-in-your-classroom\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eComposting in the Classroom page\u003c\/a\u003e for an even more in-depth look at getting the most from your Lil’ Wiggler Lab worm composting system, including helpful\/fun classroom resources, more in-depth ‘How-To’s, and videos!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow Many Worms Should I Add?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt’s a small system that doesn’t require a lot of composting worms to get started. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pacificcomposting.ca\/products\/live-composting-worms\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLiving Material \u003cem\u003ePlus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (LM+) starter culture offers a great option, but if you prefer to add a specific quantity of worms we recommend ⅛ lb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Is PC Living Material \/ Living Material \u003cem\u003ePlus\u003c\/em\u003e?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePC Living Material is rich, decomposed organic matter that contains countless beneficial microorganisms, and a range of helpful composting invertebrates, including Red Wiggler Worms (and cocoons). Our Living Material \u003cem\u003ePlus \u003c\/em\u003e(LM+) product is 4L of our standard Living Material, with 100 additional Red Wiggler Worms included - making it well suited for use as a worm composting starter culture. You can learn more about PC Living Material via our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pacificcomposting.ca\/pages\/pacific-composting-living-material-guide\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLM Resource Page\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pacificcomposting.ca\/pages\/using-living-material-as-a-starter-culture\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUsing Living Material as a Starter Culture\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow Much Food Can I Add?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGiven the small size of the system, feeding in moderation is especially important! You only need to add a small quantity of food scraps at a time, and only as frequently as the worms are able to process the material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow Do You Harvest the Compost?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnce the worms have worked through a lot of the bedding and food you have added (usually within 3-4 months), the contents of your main bucket should be dumped into a tray or tub and the “\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pacificcomposting.ca\/blogs\/vermicomposting\/how-to-separate-worms-from-their-castings\" target=\"_blank\"\u003elight harvesting method\u003c\/a\u003e” performed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pacific Composting Co","offers":[{"title":"Kit With Worms (in Living Material Plus)","offer_id":49843201769700,"sku":"PC-BIN-LWL-LM","price":165.75,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Kit Only - Without Worms","offer_id":49843201802468,"sku":"PC-BIN-LWL","price":131.75,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/4307\/1460\/files\/Lil-Wiggler-Kit-with-Worms.jpg?v=1789167488","url":"https:\/\/pacificcomposting.ca\/products\/lil-wiggler-lab-worm-composting-kit","provider":"Pacific Composting Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}