The worms need adequate temperature, moisture and ventilation. The optimum temperature Is from 55-77 degrees. In a heated garage or basement during the winter to prevent freezing. The worm population increases according to how well they are fed. To determine the number of worms needed to populate a bin, figure one pound of worms for each pound of kitchen vegetable wastes produced per day.
Worms process their own body weight or more of organic matter each day.
Meat, bones, fats, and dairy products should not be composted. It may be helpful to keep a plastic container near the kitchen sink to collect scraps. Keeping It uncovered will prevent odor but may attract fruit flies. About twice a week, the contents may be buried in the worm bedding, rotating around the box utilizing a different area each time. Be sure to cover all of the worm food with bedding.