1. Provide Adequate Bedding: Ensure your worm bin has a good bedding layer, using materials like shredded newspaper or coconut coir to create a comfortable environment for the worms.
2. Monitor Moisture Levels: Keep the bedding moist but not waterlogged. Optimal moisture ensures a suitable habitat for worms and facilitates the composting process.
3. Add a Variety of Kitchen Scraps: Introduce a diverse range of kitchen scraps, including fruit and vegetable peelings, coffee grounds, and eggshells, to provide balanced nutrition for the worms.
4. Harvest Castings Regularly: Harvest worm castings (vermicompost) regularly to make space for ongoing composting. Use the castings as a nutrient-rich soil amendment for your plants.
5. Optimize Temperature Conditions: Maintain a temperature range of 13-25°C for optimal worm activity. Avoid extreme temperature fluctuations to ensure the worms’ well-being.

1. Avoid Overfeeding: Refrain from overloading the worm bin with excess food. Worms can only consume a certain amount, and overfeeding can lead to issues like unpleasant odours.
2. Do Not Use Citrus or Spicy Foods Excessively: Limit the inclusion of citrus fruits and intensely spicy foods in the worm bin, as these can be less favourable for worm digestion.
3. Avoid Adding Dairy and Fatty Foods: Exclude dairy products, oily foods, and excessive fats from the worm bin, as these can create unfavourable conditions and attract pests.
4. Do Not Neglect Ventilation: Ensure proper aeration in the worm bin by periodically fluffing the bedding. Avoid compaction, as good airflow is crucial for the worms’ health.
5. Don’t Expose Worms to Extreme Conditions: Protect the worm bin from extreme weather conditions, whether it’s excessive heat or cold. Sudden temperature changes can stress the worms and disrupt their composting activities.

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