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The Bedding
The worms require a moist bedding in which to live and lay eggs.
Suitable materials include shredded and moistened newspaper torn into strips about 25mm wide as well as cardboard, straw, aged manure or compost.
Experiment with different bedding materials, for worms like a varied diet.
A mixture of ingredients is quite acceptable.
Three quarters fill the worm bin with damp bedding that has the consistency of a squeezed out sponge. It must be moist but not soggy. Soak overnight to wet bedding if necessary, allowing time to drain or squeeze out the excess moisture. Gently place the bedding in position avoiding compaction, as air spaces are necessary for successful composting, and help control odours.
The addition of one or two handfuls of top soil (preferably silty loam) will provide the grit that the worms need to grind their food.
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