Our Best Value Worm Composting Kit - everything you need to start worm composting PLUS save £20+
The Urbalive Worm Composter is a kit that can be used indoors or outdoors for composting kitchen waste with the red worms. Perfect for households, classrooms or offices.
This Starter Pack Contains Everything You Need To Get Started In Worm Composting;
- 1x Urbalive Worm Composter in Lime (vermicompost bin)
- The Wiggly Guide to Worm Composting
- 500g of Composting Worms
- A Bedding Block
- 2kg of Lime Mix
- A Moisture Mat
- 2kg of Worm Treat
Please Select whether you would like to either receive 500g of live Composting Worms with the Composter or if you are giving the Composter as a gift, you can choose to receive a voucher for live worms which you can redeem for free at a later date.
Worms work best in sheltered conditions so if possible the best places to site the kit are garden shed, garage or greenhouse, or in a sheltered location near the kitchen door - if you wish to leave your Urbalive outside please cover with a Tarpaulin or similar.
Vermicomposting in the Urbalive Worm Farm is easy and odour-free. The kit comes with trays where the worms transform food scraps into vermicompost so that you can harvest the worm casts tray by tray, a sump where the liquid worm tea is collected and a secure lid.
The compost worms produce is really rich - often referred to as "Black Gold" worm tea, or worm castings. You can use as a rich base for potting compost or as a fertiliser when planting out and as a top dressing for your pots and planters. Worm tea is a liquid fertilizer containing a lot of rich nutrients and enzymes that help your plants grow and prevent pests. You will never have to buy liquid feed again.
Dimensions: Total Height (Including Legs): 60.5cm, Height of Bin: 38cm, Width: 50.5cm, Depth 38cm. Each Tray Holds up to 10L of Compost.
Shipping Information
Our standard delivery charge is £3.95
(Next Day delivery is £5.95)
*GB mainland only and other exclusions apply. Please see below for full details.
| Area | Standard Delivery | Royal Mail (Live Orders) | Next Working Day Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mainland UK (excludes highlands) | £3.95 | £3.95 | £5.95 |
| Falkirk, Aberdeen Perth Kirkwall Paisley and Inverness Areas (not islands), Isle of Man and Isle of Wight | £14.95 | £3.95 | N/A |
| For Scottish Islands, Outer Hebrides, Kilmarnock area, Paisley area, Chanel Islands and Northern Ireland | £19.95 | £3.95 | N/A |
All our orders are now despatched from our farm here in Herefordshire and so we’ve made a few changes. We will always despatch orders as soon as possible, but we do offer a next day delivery service (some restrictions apply) for those urgent orders.
Wiggly Standard Delivery (3 - 5 day delivery) £3.95 within mainland Britain
If you don't mind when your order arrives... (within reason of course) Choose standard delivery and we will despatch your order with the best option for us. This may be APC Overnight, DPD or Royal Mail. You need to allow 2 - 5 days for delivery, and we can post to anywhere in mainland Britain. See below if you are in Highlands and Islands.
Next Week Day delivery for £5.95 to mainland Britain
If you need a guaranteed Next Day delivery then please choose the Next Day delivery option. If you order on a Friday then the delivery will be with you on the following Monday. Please note there are no deliveries on Saturdays, Sundays or Bank Holidays. You must order before 1pm for your order to be sent to arrive the following working day. If you order after 1pm then your order will be shipped on the next working day.
Important - Highlands and Islands
IF your order contains JUST live worms and is under 2 kilos - whether that’s composting worms, wax worms or mealworms you will have the option in the checkout to choose standard delivery at £3.95. This is because we can use Royal Mail for this service. Otherwise you will see the extra cost options for a courier to deliver your package – please note there is no guaranteed next day service to these areas so please allow extra time and track your package for information.
For Falkirk, Aberdeen Perth Kirkwall Paisley and Inverness Areas (not islands), Isle of Man and Isle of Wight the charge is £14.95
Postcodes:
AB37-38 AB41-56 FK 17-21 IV1- 40 IV52-54 IV63 KW1-14 PA21-40 PA80 PH15-50 IM1-9 IM86-87 IM99 PO30-41)
For Scottish Islands, Outer Hebrides, Kilmarnock area, Paisley area, Chanel Islands and Northern Ireland the charge is £19.95
Postcodes:
HS1-9 IV41-56 KA27-28 KW15-17 PA20 PA41-78 PH42-44 ZE1-3 BT1-99 JE1-5 GY1-10)
REFUNDS POLICY
Damaged or Faulty Goods
In the unlikely event that you receive an item that is damaged or faulty, we can offer a full refund within 60 days of the customer receiving the order. We simply require photographic evidence of the damaged/faulty item with tracking number within 7 days.
To return a damaged or faulty item is free of charge, please contact wiggly@wigglywigglers.co.uk with your name, address & order number and our customer service team will advise on the easiest way to send.
Once the item has been received and inspected by our customer care team, you will be notified that a refund has been issued and feel free to order the item again from our website.
In the case of LIVE WORMS these can’t be returned so in the unlikely event that they have arrived damaged please take a photo on the same day and send that photo straight away to our team wiggly@wigglywigglers.co.uk with a description of what the problem is and ensure you include your name, address and order number.
Once the photograph and description has been looked over by our customer care team they will get back to you to advise or issue a replacement or refund.
Returning an Order
Sometimes it just doesn’t work out. We get that. If you’ve changed your mind and want to cancel your order, we ask that you contact our sales team and return the item in its original packaging within 60 days to:
Wiggly Wigglers Lower Blakemere Farm, Blakemere, Herefordshire HR2 9PX
Unfortunately, we aren’t able to cover the cost of returning unwanted items, so the postage cost of returning these items is the responsibility of the customer. Please ensure that you obtain proof of posting as items being returned are the responsibility of the customer until the items reach our farm.
Once the item has been received and inspected by our customer care team, you will be notified that your refund has been issued. Please note the item must be returned with the original packaging, as new, unused, and free of defects.
Of course if you cancel your order before the items are shipped out a refund will be issued right away.
Please email us at wiggly@wigglywigglers.co.uk if you need any further information.
Worm Composting FAQ's
Where do I put my wormery? Indoors or outdoors? Which temperatures are optimum for my worms? Composting with worms operates year-around. You can place your wormery either indoors or outdoors. It is important to always ensure that the earthworms are sheltered from extreme conditions so siting in a shed, greenhouse or garage makes sense. In the summer it avoid siting in direct sunlight, to prevent water evaporation and overheating.
What should and shouldn't I put into my wormery? Your wormery composter is particularly suitable for peelings and leftovers of fruit and vegetables, such as potato peelings, apple cores, vegetable waste, etc. Don't forget tea-bags, as worms often reproduce in them. Just be careful not to put in the plastic types (usually in pyramid shape sold with more expensive teas). Coffee grounds and paper coffee filters are also suitable. So are left overs of cooked vegetables, crushed egg shells, paper napkins, dampened cardboard, dry baked goods and remainders of indoor and outdoor plants. Avoid large quantities of spicy foods into your wormery, such as ginger or an excessive amount of citruses, as well as milk products, meat products, bones, oils, lard and other fats.
Which worms are used for composting? Our composting worms are mixture of species (mainly reds and dendras) selected for their composting ability. Available with or without bedding. These types of worms are productive at consuming organic leftovers. Common garden earthworms don't perform as well in the same conditions. How long does it take to compost one full container? Creating quality composts takes approximately 2-3 months. It mainly depends on the number of earthworms and the quality of food.
Is the composting method different at the beginning from later on? Yes, and it's very important to remember this. Give your worms enough time to settle and reproduce, don't swamp them with food from the get go. You will know that the earthworms are well adjusted when they begin to process the food you give them more quickly and you will also be able to feed them more often.
Should I rake through the compost regularly? Not at all. The nosy among you beware and also make your children understand this - it's not useful to disturb the compost, particularly during the initial breeding. Add the food to the top. This prevents you from disturbing the earthworms and disrupting their homes - they only lay eggs in specific places. You can carefully rake the compost if it appears too wet or lacking air.
How often should I feed the earthworms? Can I leave for a longer holiday? A holiday is no problem. The earthworms easily manage even a two-week fasting. However they survive without food over four weeks at maximum.
What should I do if I have a container full? Once you fill one container and it looks like earthworms soon will not have anything to eat, load the next floor as well as at the start composting. Compost from the bottom of the container can then be used as fertilizer or dry it for later.
How can I dilute and use worm tea? Worm tea is an excellent liquid fertilizer for herbs and indoor plants as well as the garden. It contains high amounts of nutrients and enzymes that promote growth and help build plant resistance against pests. You can collect worm tea in a plastic or glass bottle. It's ideal to dilute it with equal parts water. Use the diluted worm tea for watering plants or spray it on their foliage.
What should I do with excess compost or worm tea? Anyone who grows plants will appreciate compost and worm tea. If you can't find anyone who could use them for gardening, use the compost to fertilize trees, bushes or even planters in public spaces. Likewise with the worm tea.
If you're looking for more information, below are our top 4 blogs on Worm Composting.
https://www.wigglywigglers.co.uk/blogs/blog/composting-worms-love-kitchen-waste
https://www.wigglywigglers.co.uk/blogs/blog/composting-for-beginners
https://www.wigglywigglers.co.uk/blogs/blog/how-do-i-decrease-the-moisture-level-in-the-wormery
https://www.wigglywigglers.co.uk/blogs/blog/worm-composting-q-and-as
The Wiggly Story: Bringing Your Garden to Life.
Nestled in the heart of rural Herefordshire, within The Duchy of Cornwall estate lies Lower Blakemere Farm – the cherished home of Wiggly Wigglers and founder, Heather Gorringe. From its humble beginnings on Heather’s kitchen table over 30 years ago, our small but dedicated team is working hard on a legacy of sustainability and regeneration. Our farm isn’t merely a plot of land; it’s a dynamic hub where we’re aiming to balance food production with biodiversity and since we started our regenerative journey there’s a real focus on improving soil health and sustainability. Beyond our own endeavours, we’re passionate about sharing best practices and developing products designed to Bring your Garden to life.
The Wiggly Promise
At Wiggly Wigglers, it’s not just about sales (though we appreciate your orders and support for the farm!).
We’re here to offer a range of sustainable solutions that add fun to composting, boost biodiversity, and make bring your home and garden to live, whilst making the world just a little bit greener.
- Trusted: We’ve been here for over 30 years, with over 100,000 orders shipped.
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