{"product_id":"worm-casting-compost-sifter","title":"Worm Casting Compost Sifter","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis compact worm casting sifter features overlapping 1\/2\" and 1\/4\" screens to easily sift, aerate and separate finished worm castings from cocoons, baby worms and unfinished material. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for a full size soil sifter? \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/eartheasy.com\/heavy-duty-rolling-garden-sifter\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHere's\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e our heavy duty rolling garden sifter!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-read-link=\"\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"read-more-link\" data-scroll=\"#full-description\"\u003eRead more\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA compact worm casting sifter is an essential tool for vermicomposting.  It's the perfect solution for separating finished castings from cocoons, baby worms and unfinished material. This allows you to harvest a valuable soil amendment while safely returning the worms and unfinished material back to the composter. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSifting the contents of your vermicomposter before harvesting also has several benefits to keep your system productive. Sifting prevents gases from decomposing material from building up and bedding material from clumping or compacting. Furthermore, sifting aerates the bedding for happy, healthy worms. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe worm casting sifter has a permanent 1\/2\" and 1\/4\" screen that overlap to ensure that only finished castings are harvested. We recommend filling the basket half full when sifting, as the contents can be heavy. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Benefits:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSift worm casting from cocoons, worms and unfinished material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSifter basket is 12.5\" long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSifter opening is 10\" wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/2\" PVC \u003cspan\u003ecoated wire\u003c\/span\u003e and 1\/4\" \u003cspan\u003egalvanized wire \u003c\/span\u003escreen that overlap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArrives fully assembled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from non-toxic, UV-resistant, \u0026amp; impact-resistant furniture grade PVC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in the USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Please note, when loading castings into the sifter, we do not recommend using shovels or sharp edged tools. Wearing gloves and using your hands is the best choice for your worms.  \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe sifter design has been updated in 2025. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo keep your garden sifter in good shape, regularly apply lubricant (like DW-40) inside and outside of the lid and screens. Regularly wipe down the PVC with lubricant to prevent it from becoming brittle over time. \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eStore the sifter out of direct sunlight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GreenCast Supply Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48668187623681,"sku":"WCS","price":159.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/9359\/0273\/files\/IMG_8992__24978.1743624195.1280.1280.jpg?v=1776965727","url":"https:\/\/greencastsupplyco.shop\/products\/worm-casting-compost-sifter","provider":"GreenCast Supply Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}