A Simple Worm Harvester

A simple to build harvester to separate worms and compost.

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• worm compost
• worm harvesting
• garden
• worm castings

[apachebow]

The nice part is that very few worms come though the wire. Because of the tumbling action, they tend to roll and roll and not come through the wire.

[apachebow]

Oh yes, the tape is some sort of metal duct tape.

[apachebow]

Martha, thanks for the comments. The string was my 10 year old son's idea, you know how that goes. Lucky for me, the box and brown paper just fit. I think a blanket would be too sticky. Tarp would work though.

[Teddybearcop48]

Thanks for the new ideas that's what I'm looking at.. if a part of the worm comes through the wire the roller could crush the worm.. thanks for the video..

[TakuanDaikon]

Very neat idea!

[marthale7]

Love the design, is that duct tape hold it to the plastic rim of bucket? I believe a tarp or a old bed spread would do better to catch the compost, and I would just turn the tumbler by hand not with a string... my 2cents take or leave :-) thanks for sharing this!