Worm Factory 360 Worm Composting Bin + Bonus "What Can Red Wigglers Eat?" Infographic Refrigerator Magnet (Green) - Vermicomposting Container System - Live Worm Farm Starter Kit for Kids & Adults

While I have loved many things I've ordered through Amazon, this is the first product I've been moved to review, much less think of as "5 stars". I decided to begin vermicomposting a couple months ago (I'm a lifelong gardener and composter), I was thinking of some DIY designs but time is at a premium and I really didn't have time to put together the system I wanted. One weekend our local library hosted an event featuring urban farming displays and there was the Worm Factory. I loved the stacked trays and the compactness of the system. I went home and ordered it that day. This kit is neat - it really has everything you need to get started (except the worms). My particular kit did come with a thermometer. Granted, the shredded paper is not necessary but it's a nice gesture. I got my worms in there and everything has been going smoothly. The booklet included I felt was really informative and got me off to a good start. I would recommend this product without reservation for anyone who wants a turn-key operation for a worm bin. Regarding the price of worms, if you keep up with this system I believe the rewards you will get in improved soil fertility and not having to rely on purchased soil and fertilizer makes this a very worthwhile project.I would also like to mention that the company seems pretty serious about their customer service. I've received 2 emails from them already, reaching out to make sure everything is going smoothly.

Very comprehensive product package- comes with everything you need to begin worm farming adventures. The one thing I think it misleading about this product (and probably the manufacturer's problem to solve) is that by looking at the picture online, it looks like there is a window in the front to watch your little worm production. I figured out before purchasing that this was just a product cut-away and no window exists, but I could see how this might confuse people. Overall we love it.

The Worm Factory was very easy to set up; there were no problems with breakage and it seems quite sturdy. You do not have to do any assembly, just stack up the pieces.The information book is well written and helpful. The included supplies for setting up the factory are great to have. The book says you can mix in potting soil/garden soil too and that you need a few sheets of newspaper to line the top and bottom of the bin; might have been nice to know as not everyone has these about (we don't get a paper). My worms had already arrived so I set up the factory with the first tray and gently added them. I have fed them three times this week and they are swarming happily over the food scraps. They have not tried to escape. The factory is set up in the basement - got a large plastic tray made to put under washing machines to put under it and hold the factory, bins of the paper supplies and the rest of the set-up materials. Just in case there are escapes or leakage! The worms (red wrigglers) are fairly narrow and short, not like earthworms. We don't have any leachate coming out yet and have not yet had to help the worms move to the next bin. There si no odor at all, at least not so far and the book describes how to avoid or fix this if it occurs. So far, so good!

Can't order worms in hawaii unfortunately, not this thing's fault of course. Reason I only 3starred it is because it's been outside now for a while and I just noticed the top says don't leave in sun or rain and not to keep it outside. ?? Where else would I compost? Anyway, it works as advertised I suppose, I enjoy knowing my compost is getting eaten vs just sitting out in my compost bin rotting and stinking.

Arrived damaged and looks like few pieces of cheap plastic

The instructions for this item are vague. I had to watch the YouTube video to understand the mixing process required for this product. Even following the instructions clearly; flys, roaches, ants and maggots took over the worm bed and killed off all the worms.

Where to begin!? I am very new to vermicomposting and I must say I am in love with raising worms and repurposing my organic food scraps for my indoor garden! This takes up very little space in my apartment and I have had this for a month and my worms are reproducing like crazy. I just say when moving you trays to check for moisture in the bottom be sure to grab any worms on the worm ladder and look before placing your bottom tray back onto it I accidently squished some of my worms. But this comes fully equiped with getting you started on worm composting and with the added information on the dvd, booklet, and pamphlet will gove you the confidence needed for a successful start up! I highly reccomend this product and I definitely see myself having this for the rest of my life, it is so easy to manage and no odor or anything if you follow the directions. Don't think about it if you considering it get it! It is the best product for beginner worm composters!

This is going to be a fun worm "condo" project but not before I read through all of the instructions. Who knew that one can't just throw a bunch of kitchen scraps and worms into this thing and expect the worms to not revolt. Seriously though this does look like a great product after extracting it from a large cardboard box (you might be able to use the cardboard as worm nesting/feeding material). It comes nicely packaged with instructions, all the starter products and tools to begin your own vermicomposting factory...less the worms though which can be easily ordered when the worm factory goes on line. I actually bought this on the recommendation of my sister Liz who does very detailed research of a product before purchasing. Thanks Liz and thanks Squirm Firm for a really nice product! Now about that puppy....