How to Harvest Worm Castings: 4 Easy Methods In this article, we explain how to harvest your much sought after worm castings to use in your garden. Try one of these four easy methods to collect your “black gold”! Reading time: 4 mins Harvesting worm castings is a great way to keep your garden healthy …
If you’ve ever seen small white worms in your soil or pot plants and wondered what they are, then you’re not alone. These worms are known as pot worms, and they’re often met with interest and concern. The good news is that they’re nothing to be overly concerned about. Their presence can indicate a few …
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Name: African Night Crawler (Eudrilus eugeniae) Genus: Eudrilus Physical Characteristics: Gray & purple in color, up to 8 inches long. Much larger than red worms, and produce bigger castings. African Night Crawler Facts African night crawlers originate from the warm climate of West Africa. They are now becoming an extremely popular composting worm for people that …
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Name: European Night Crawler (Dendrobaena Hortensis) Genus: Dendrobaena (previously Eisenia) Physical Characteristics: Dark pink/red in color. Grow up to 7 inches. European Night Crawler Facts European Night Crawlers, or ENC, are a favorite breed of composting worm for beginner and expert worm farmers. They’re hardy worms that are easy to grow and reproduce quickly. They …
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Name: Red Wiggler (Eisenia Fetida) Genus: Eisenia Physical Characteristics: Long, segmented body with yellow banding and a slightly flattened tail. Growth up to 4 inches long. Red Wiggler Facts The red wiggler is one of the world’s most popular and common worms used in vermicomposting. These worms live in the space between the ground and the …
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We think worms are pretty special creatures: We wouldn’t have worm farms if we didn’t! But apart from turning our food scraps into plant food, do you know any other amazing worm facts? Here are some of our favorites that you can share with your friends and family to show them just how interesting worms …
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Just like us, worms like to feel nice and comfortable in their homes. Maintaining the right vermicompost temperature in the middle of a hot summer or a freezing winter can be tricky. If you don’t get it right you might open up your worm farm to find them very unhappy, or even worse, completely dead. …
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We all want worms in our garden soil and vermicompost bins, but how do we go from just a few worms to a booming population? Well, just like every other living creature on Earth, worms need to mate and reproduce. It’s not your typical reproductive process, but it is pretty straightforward. If you’ve ever asked yourself …
Whether you’re sitting under a shady tree on the shoreline or bobbing around in a boat, fishing can be a great way to relax. But what has fishing got to do with worms? Worms are a popular bait used by anglers around the world, and being able to grow worms for fishing bait can be …
What Makes the Best Worm Bedding? Worm bedding is an important part of starting and maintaining your worm farm. Learn about what materials make the best worm bedding so you can give your worms a nice home in which to recycle your organic waste. Reading time: 3 mins Just like us, worms need a nice …