Worm Incubator

A worm incubator is electronically heated and has an insulated fiberglass. This is done as worms reproduce in a specified temperature range. An optimum breeding temperature is maintained in the incubator, throughout the year. There is a sufficient yield, even in the winter season. There are three main products that can be sold – the worms, the worm castings and the leachate. The last is also called worm tea and is a concentrated liquid fertilizer.

Working of the incubator

When compared to other growing systems, the worm incubator produces more worms. This happens because the five climatic conditions – temperature, moisture, pH level, oxygen and food source – are regulated perpetually. The worms can breed all through the year. The design of the worm incubator is such that maximum surface area is made available. This is done because of the following reason – worms breathe through the skin. They have a tendency to feed towards the top layer of the bedding. So, if the surface area is more, the incubator will support more worm population. If the worms are joyously eating, breathing and absorbing moisture at the correct temperature, they would continue to reproduce.

Every mature breeder worm is capable of producing four egg capsules per month. Each egg capsule gives rise to four baby worms. This means that each breeder worm can produce sixteen worms per month. In the worm incubator, worm babies are perpetually added to the system. This is a closed system as all the offsprings are maintained in it. There is an 85 gallon leachate reservoir on the incubator. The collection and harvesting system has low maintenance. It is possible to harvest when felt convenient. Worm castings are nature's best fertilizer. As the number of worms in the worm incubator is more, there is a higher output of the worm castings. The worm casting in the incubator is thoroughly processed and has a superior quality. So, it sells at a higher price.

Advantages

In the worm incubator, the system has to be emptied twice a year. So, the precious time and labor are saved. This is the advantage of this incubator over stacking and continuous flow systems. These require a large amount of labor for the maintenance. The fiberglass construction of the incubator is durable and does not rot. So, it has a long service life.

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