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Vermicomposting: How to Set Up a Worm Bin

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Adding the Worms

Redworms, newly added to a prepared vermicompost bin.

Redworms, newly added to a prepared vermicompost bin.

Colleen Vanderlinden
Once you've moistened the bedding and placed it into your bin, your worm bin is ready for the worms. Scatter them gently onto the bedding, and cover up the bin. Let it sit a few days without adding food so that the worms work their way down into the bedding. Once a couple of days have gone by, your worms are ready to go to work.

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