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Illustrative diagram showing four stages of a cave-in in a composting system, with material progressively dropping through a grate, forming a cavity, and ultimately resulting in an unsupported arch collapsing.

Cave-Ins: Bridging and Sink-Holes

Continuous flow vermicomposters depend on regular harvesting to produce a fairly uniform amount of product with each cutting bar movement. The moist material at the bottom will have developed a texture or tilth over its trip down from the top, that is a result of microbial action and mucus from the worms excretion with the castings.

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