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product_id: 115652141
title: "The Original VermiHut® Plus 5-Tray Worm Composter – Dark Green | Indoor & Outdoor Vermicomposting Bin | Sustainable Design for Food Waste Recycling"
brand: "vermihut"
price: "$376.48"
currency: USD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Vermi Hut"
url: https://www.desertcart.ec/products/115652141-the-original-vermihut-plus-5-tray-worm-composter-dark-green
store_origin: EC
region: Ecuador
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# 50L capacity maximizes compost output Advanced airflow system reduces odors Integrated liquid tray prevents mess & pests The Original VermiHut® Plus 5-Tray Worm Composter – Dark Green | Indoor & Outdoor Vermicomposting Bin | Sustainable Design for Food Waste Recycling

**Brand:** vermihut
**Price:** $376.48
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ♻️ Turn scraps into gold with the VermiHut® Plus—your eco-chic composting companion!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** The Original VermiHut® Plus 5-Tray Worm Composter – Dark Green | Indoor & Outdoor Vermicomposting Bin | Sustainable Design for Food Waste Recycling by vermihut
- **How much does it cost?** $376.48 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ec](https://www.desertcart.ec/products/115652141-the-original-vermihut-plus-5-tray-worm-composter-dark-green)

## Best For

- vermihut enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted vermihut brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Ant-Proof Base:** Special protective feet keep unwanted pests out, ensuring your worm farm stays undisturbed and thriving.
- • **Odor-Free Living:** Innovative airflow and moisture control keep your worm bin fresh, so no one suspects your secret eco-habit.
- • **Compact Powerhouse:** Maximize your compost with a space-smart 50L footprint—perfect for urban green warriors.
- • **Worm-Friendly Design:** V-Board and worm saver tray create the ultimate habitat for happy, efficient composting critters.
- • **Mess-Free Maintenance:** One-piece liquid collection base means no spills, no fuss—just clean, sustainable recycling.

## Overview

The Original VermiHut® Plus 5-Tray Worm Composter is a durable, 50-liter HDPE bin designed for indoor and outdoor use. Featuring a compact footprint, advanced airflow and moisture management systems, and an integrated liquid collection base, it offers an efficient, odor-reducing solution for sustainable food waste recycling. Its worm saver tray and ant-proof base ensure a thriving worm habitat, making it a top choice for eco-conscious professionals seeking a clean, effective composting system.

## Description

desertcart.com : The Original VermiHut® Plus 5-Tray Worm Composter – Dark Green | Indoor & Outdoor Vermicomposting Bin | Sustainable Design for Food Waste Recycling : Patio, Lawn & Garden

Review: Great vermiculture setup - Wanted to try my hand at this and took a chance on this item. Upon arrival, the bottom liquid catching part had a massive crack due to shipping and was unusable. I contacted Vermitek directly and they responded within 24 hours that a new part will be shipped and arrive within the week. It was and now we have everything setup. It was an easy set up for the most part. The instructions were a little confusing due to diagram and all items included were not labeled on instructions. There were bonus items I'm still not sure of their purpose. However, it was genuinely nice they included these hidden surprises. The one design opportunity I think is the bottom tray and guard board do not have a more secure lock in to each other and the bottom feeding tray. I think some sort of tray guard rail would help instead of being flush. While there are cheaper variants out there, I decided to buy this one as it appears to be a legitimate business attempt at a product and not a knockoff trying to cash in. The value has been great overall and the customer support was fantastic. The size is suitable for a small operation with opportunity to grow. I would definitely recommend.
Review: Great inside composter - This composter is very easy to assemble. You basically attach a spout and layer the different parts. Add worms, dirt, food, and cardboard. I started with 1000 worms from Uncle Jim, which is 1 pound of worms (compost about .5 lb per day) definitely recommed purchasing worms from them. I followed the instructions that came with the kit, and day 3 I had worms slithering on my laundry room floor every time I checked on them. After more research, I think either 1) their exceptionally traumatic ride through the mail (y'all, I've never seen a box so crunched, they had to tape it together, covering the airholes) meant they needed a little longer than average to settle, 2) my washer and dryer vibrations freaked them out (laundry day...family of 4), or 3) soil slightly dryer than it should have been. I blended some food for them, adding some watermelon to their smoothie, and they seem very happy! There is a YouTube video mentioned in a another review here that uses this composter, and he uses a layering system. During the phase when my worms were escaping out of the bottom using the method described in the user manual, I decided to mimic his bottom layer, having shredded cardboard and newspaper below the worms (this tray and it's contents will eventually become a new top tray). I think layer may also help keep the worms from escaping out of the bottom. Definitely recommed watching his videos. As mentioned, I keep my composter inside my laundry room (I live in the south, they'd die in our heat). It isn't odorless, but it isn't a terrible odor, kinda smells like damp dirt with a tough of sweetness. I'm okay with this in my laundry room, but I don't think I'd have it in my kitchen or anywhere close to where we spend a lot of time, or anywhere guests would be. Side note, my kids love these little guys. My 4yo said they are the best pets because they don't bite or scratch. My 8yo loves making smoothies in the blender using our scraps (not necessary, but it makes it easier for the worms to eat). I'm looking forward to using the worm castings for the garden, especially since the wild critter keep chowing down on my compost pile to the point of having very little compost to use in my garden. Definitely recommed this product!

## Features

- Compact, High-Efficiency Footprint Designed to maximize composting capacity while minimizing floor space.
- Odor-Reducing System Composting worms consume food scraps quickly, helping reduce odors. An improved lid design with a built-in V-Board and coconut mat supports airflow and moisture balance.
- Moisture Management The V-Board helps retain moisture and maintain a comfortable environment for worms, supporting consistent composting performance.
- Worm Saver Tray Prevents worms and compost material from falling into the liquid collection area while improving airflow throughout the system.
- Integrated Liquid Collection Base The liquid collection tray and base are molded as one piece, eliminating extra assembly and allowing easy collection of excess liquid.
- Protective Base Feet (“Shoes”) This is special design to adding some water to pevent ants going into the worm bin.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #11,537 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #6 in Outdoor Composting Bins |
| Brand | VermiHut |
| Capacity | 50 Liters |
| Color | Dark Green |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,865 Reviews |
| Material | HDPE |
| Product Dimensions | 17"L x 17"W x 33"H |
| Shape | Rectangular |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** VermiHut
- **Capacity:** 50 Liters
- **Color:** Dark Green
- **Item Weight:** 12 Pounds
- **Manufacturer:** VermiTek
- **Material:** HDPE
- **Product Dimensions:** 17"L x 17"W x 33"H
- **Shape:** Rectangular
- **UPC:** 714119421440

## Images

![The Original VermiHut® Plus 5-Tray Worm Composter – Dark Green | Indoor & Outdoor Vermicomposting Bin | Sustainable Design for Food Waste Recycling - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61E6ZSPBWAL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Once the worms make it to the top do you reuse them and put them back in the bottom tray or do you get new worms?**
A: Of course, you can reuse them.  Normally, when most of the worm go to the top trays, the bottom tray has very few worms.  Then you can harvest the casting at the very bottom tray.  After you harvest the bottom tray and clean it, you can put it on the top as a top tray.  At this time , the original 2nd bottom becomes the very bottom tray.   You leave the worms in the system, and they will still stay, live and compost in the system.

**Q: How many red worms do you need to order for this product?**
A: To begin with, we suggest starting with 1000 pcs or 1 lbs of red worms.  
Please feel free to let us know if you have more questions.

Thanks.

**Q: Can you use nightcrawlers instead of red wigglers?**
A: Red Wigglers are called compost worms. They feed on scraps buried in soil. Scraps buried prevent things like fruit flys. They also re-produce faster than nightcrawlers. Night Crawlers are top feeders. I would stick to using Night Crawlers for fish bait.

**Q: What are the dimensions of the worm farm?**
A: Each tray is 17"x17"x5".  The volume is the same as the ones in the market such as the worm factory and the original VermiHut.  When all 5 trays are stacked, it is about 33" including the base.  We make the VermiHut Plus tray wider and little bit shorter so that it has less pressure and more area for air-flow.  The VermiHut Plus design is an improvement compared to the original VermiHut and the Worm Factory.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great vermiculture setup
*by I***8 on April 19, 2025*

Wanted to try my hand at this and took a chance on this item. Upon arrival, the bottom liquid catching part had a massive crack due to shipping and was unusable. I contacted Vermitek directly and they responded within 24 hours that a new part will be shipped and arrive within the week. It was and now we have everything setup. It was an easy set up for the most part. The instructions were a little confusing due to diagram and all items included were not labeled on instructions. There were bonus items I'm still not sure of their purpose. However, it was genuinely nice they included these hidden surprises. The one design opportunity I think is the bottom tray and guard board do not have a more secure lock in to each other and the bottom feeding tray. I think some sort of tray guard rail would help instead of being flush. While there are cheaper variants out there, I decided to buy this one as it appears to be a legitimate business attempt at a product and not a knockoff trying to cash in. The value has been great overall and the customer support was fantastic. The size is suitable for a small operation with opportunity to grow. I would definitely recommend.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great inside composter
*by V***T on March 31, 2023*

This composter is very easy to assemble. You basically attach a spout and layer the different parts. Add worms, dirt, food, and cardboard. I started with 1000 worms from Uncle Jim, which is 1 pound of worms (compost about .5 lb per day) definitely recommed purchasing worms from them. I followed the instructions that came with the kit, and day 3 I had worms slithering on my laundry room floor every time I checked on them. After more research, I think either 1) their exceptionally traumatic ride through the mail (y'all, I've never seen a box so crunched, they had to tape it together, covering the airholes) meant they needed a little longer than average to settle, 2) my washer and dryer vibrations freaked them out (laundry day...family of 4), or 3) soil slightly dryer than it should have been. I blended some food for them, adding some watermelon to their smoothie, and they seem very happy! There is a YouTube video mentioned in a another review here that uses this composter, and he uses a layering system. During the phase when my worms were escaping out of the bottom using the method described in the user manual, I decided to mimic his bottom layer, having shredded cardboard and newspaper below the worms (this tray and it's contents will eventually become a new top tray). I think layer may also help keep the worms from escaping out of the bottom. Definitely recommed watching his videos. As mentioned, I keep my composter inside my laundry room (I live in the south, they'd die in our heat). It isn't odorless, but it isn't a terrible odor, kinda smells like damp dirt with a tough of sweetness. I'm okay with this in my laundry room, but I don't think I'd have it in my kitchen or anywhere close to where we spend a lot of time, or anywhere guests would be. Side note, my kids love these little guys. My 4yo said they are the best pets because they don't bite or scratch. My 8yo loves making smoothies in the blender using our scraps (not necessary, but it makes it easier for the worms to eat). I'm looking forward to using the worm castings for the garden, especially since the wild critter keep chowing down on my compost pile to the point of having very little compost to use in my garden. Definitely recommed this product!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A few escape each night, but good price and came with unlisted useful extras.
*by H***E on March 5, 2025*

The picture gives the impression that each tray sits equidistant from the bottom of the one beneath it, as if they lock in place. This is not the case. Each tray sits pressed directly against the compost in the tray below it. No trays lock in place. The tower could easily be knocked over and fall apart by a person or big animal. I keep a broken cinder block piece on the lid to discourage this possibility Worms do escape at night (I find them dead in the ant traps around the feet, and sometimes I see them noodling out in the day before trying to squeeze back in). They aren't escaping en masse but a few every day is going to add up. This is also problematic because I had planned to take them indoors when it gets super hot in summer. If I do that, I'll have to worry about worms exploring my house. 😔 All that said, the price is pretty good compared to some other models, it came with a couple unlisted extras including a little hand rake and a nice coir mat for the bottom tray (the instructions suggested using cardboard but the coir mat is perfect), and the overall design makes sense (though perhaps not optimal for my summer needs).

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*Last updated: 2026-02-18*