Vermicomposting Checklist
Checklist for managing a vermicomposting system, covering bedding, feed, moisture, temperature and harvest of finished castings. Use it on each visit and keep the completed copy with your farm records.
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What is on this checklist
- Bin or bed in good condition
- Bedding moist but not soaked
- Worm feed added in small amounts
- Food scraps buried
- Odors or pests checked
- Temperature in a safe range
- Drainage working and noted
- Castings harvested when ready
- Records of feed and harvest kept
How to use this checklist
Print a few copies and keep them where the work happens. Go item by item, tick OK, FIX or N/A, and write what needs attention in the notes.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with eXtension and USDA NRCS.
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