Which accessories should you get for your worm composter?

A worm composter works just fine on its own, with nothing more than your food scraps and a little cardboard. But a few simple accessories make day-to-day care much easier, especially if you want to save time or fix a minor imbalance right away. None of them is essential at the start. It's better to add them gradually, based on the needs you actually run into.

For bedding and moisture

The hemp mat (available in several shapes to fit your model) keeps the active tray moist and helps keep fruit flies in check. The coconut fiber block makes an excellent supply of ready-to-use bedding, and it's handy to keep around for when you're away for a while. To start a new worm composter in an already balanced environment, the natural fiber substrate is an effective replacement for cardboard. Finally, a simple spray bottle is all you need to refresh bedding that's drying out, especially in summer.

For regulating acidity

RegulaWorm rebalances the pH of the substrate when your daily additions make it acidic. It's the accessory people use most, and it helps both to prevent bad odors and to keep worms from escaping because the environment has become too acidic. To know exactly when to step in instead of guessing, the pH test gives you a reliable reading in just a few minutes.

For feeding and stimulating your worms

WormFood is a protein-rich pelleted feed, ideal for feeding your worms when you don't have any food scraps on hand. It's especially convenient while you're on vacation. WORMboost is a liquid stimulant that encourages your worms to reproduce and boosts their appetite. To dose these two products accurately, a simple measuring spoon keeps you from adding too much or too little.

For maintenance and harvesting

The mini mixing rake lets you gently stir the top of the bedding at feeding time without harming your worms or getting your hands dirty. And if you want to make the most of your worm tea, the leachate tray fits under the spigot to collect it cleanly instead of letting it drain away.

For sorting scraps in the kitchen

Storing your food scraps before taking them to the worm composter is much nicer with a real kitchen compost bin than with a makeshift container. With the lid closed, it keeps odors and flies away until your next feeding. That's especially handy if your worm composter isn't right there in the kitchen.

Willy's tip

Empty the kitchen compost bin 2 to 3 times a week, with a little carbon-rich material already mixed in. This keeps the scraps from getting soggy and starting to break down before they even reach the worm composter.

The all-in-one pack for a great start

If you'd rather not choose each accessory one by one, the 5-accessory pack brings together the essentials in a single order: 2 hemp mats, 2.2 lb (1 kg) of WormFood, 2.2 lb (1 kg) of RegulaWorm, a bottle of WORMboost, and a mini mixing rake. It's everything you need to get off to a great start without placing multiple orders.

In summary

None of these accessories is essential for your worm composter to work properly. But each one meets a specific need, whether it's moisture, acidity, feeding, or maintenance. Together, they make your daily routine easier and keep your worms in the best possible conditions.

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