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Home for redworms:
- Spread a net or mesh at the bottom of the pit or the box.
- You can also spread \(1\) or \(2\ cm\) thick layer of sand as an alternative.
- Now, spread some vegetable or fruits wastes over this layer of sand.
- One can also use green leaves, dried stalks of plants, husk, newspaper or carboard to spread over the layer of sand.
- Dried animal dung can also be used as a spread over sand or mesh.
- Sprinkle some water to make this layer wet.
- Keep this layer loose so that it has sufficient air and moisture..
- Buy some redworms and put them in your pit.
- Cover them loosely with a gunny bag or an old sheet of cloth or a layer of grass.
- Observe the pit carefully after \(3-4\) weeks.
Do you now see loose, soil-like material in the pit? What is it called?
, a loose, soil-like material is in the pit. It is called .
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