Description
Package Details
Approximately 1000 strong and healthy worms, packaged to order. Each package includes a mix of young and adult worms and some cocoons, mixed with some bedding and worm chow, helping the worm colony get established in their new home.
What are Red Wiggler Worms?
Red wiggler worms, scientifically known as Eisenia fetida, are remarkable creatures specifically suited for composting. Known for their voracious appetite and resiliency, red wigglers thrive in various environments, making them an ideal choice for indoor composting and small living spaces.
Directions for Use
Place red wiggler worms into a designated bin as soon as possible, at a rate of 1/2 lb – 1 lb per square foot. Place the worms on top of a moist bedding material and allow them to burrow in naturally.
Maintaining your Worm Bin
- Keep the bin in a shaded spot, away from direct sunlight.
- The ideal worm bin temperature is 15-25 degrees Celsius. Unlike earthworms, red wigglers cannot tolerate freezing temperatures.
- Check the moisture regularly; bedding should stay damp but not soggy.
- Add more bedding regularly, in alternating layers with the food scraps
- Feed 1 or 2 times a week, when the previous food starts to disappear
Harvesting Vermicompost (horizontal migration)
- Stop feeding the worms for 1–2 weeks.
- Move the contents to one side of the bin and add fresh bedding and food to the empty side of the bin.
- Wait a week—most worms will migrate to the fresh side.
- Scoop out the vermicompost (the dark, crumbly material) and use it in your garden or plant pots. You can also let the finished worm castings age/season for a few months to help ensure the material has stabilized.
Additional Tips for Success
- Avoid overfeeding to prevent bad smells.
- Remember to keep adding layers of bedding with the food scraps – the bedding will help absorb excess moisture.
- Don’t let the bin dry out or get too wet (70% moisture is ideal)
- Watch for healthy worms—they’ll stay active and reproduce if conditions are right.
- Cover the surface of the worm bin with a water and light resistant sheet to promote worm activity on the upper surface of the bedding, where fresh scraps are being added. Worms like the condensation that accumulates under this cover and it will help prevent them from crawling up the bin and on the lid.
