Instructions / Assembly

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decomposed organic materials. Therefore,in order to speed up the worm
composting process,it is important to prepare the foods in away that can be easily
composted. Below are several suggestions:
i. Chop the food into small pieces. When the pieces are smaller,a larger surface
area is exposed to open air,allowing for optimal growth of bacteria.
ii. Freeze the food. When the foods are frozen,it is easier for them to breakdown
to become soft and juicy.
iii. Microwave the food. When the foods are cooked,they break down to become
soft and juicy.
Moisture
Studies have shown that worms breathe by taking in dissolved oxygen in water
through their skin. Therefore,the bedding environment has to be moisturized. The
bedding moisture level needs to be between 60%to 80%. Moisture meters can be
used to detect the bedding moisture level. You can check the bedding
moisture level,chart the worm activities,and find the optimum moisture level for
your worms.
When the moisture level is too low,use a spray bottle to add water to your worm
bin;when the moisture is too high,you can remove the lid to allow evaporation of
the moisture,or add dry shredded paper to absorb the excess moisture.
Temperature
Worms work best between 15 and 25°C(or 55-77°F) . They will slow down
composting beyond the ranges. Temperature gauge can be used for temperature
measurement. When the bedding temperature is above 29°℃(or 85°F) ,you
should cool it down. Here are a few ways to cool down the worm bed:
i. Spray some cold water on to the worm bed,and lift the lid off. The vapor will
carry the heat out of the bin.
ii. Separate each working tray to allow more airflow through the system. Find a
few pieces of sticks or stripes and put them between each working trays. The more
air flows through the system,the more heat can be carried out of the unit.
iii. Add ice cubes to the top of your worm bin. The ice will melt into the compost to
cool down the bin.