Tear newspaper or cardboard into strips. Soak it in water, and let it drain.
Add this paper bedding to a bin until it is 1/3 full. Mix in a little soil or fine sand.
Start with a pound of worms for each pound of food scraps you plan to compost each week. For example, start with 2 pounds of worms if you will compost 2 pounds of food scraps per week. Unless you start composting more food scraps, you should never need to add any more worms.
Add a 1/2 inch or smaller layer of food scraps on top, mix it lightly into the top 2 inches of bedding, and cover everything with at least 1 inch of shredded paper. Don't leave any food scraps at the surface. Wait two days or longer, and repeat these steps as materials are available.
Why Compost With Worms?
The Worms
The Materials
Materials To Avoid
The Containers
Harvesting
Preventing Problems
Tips
TRNCC
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Sources: TNRCC Environmental Bulletin, Worm Composting