Price is per pound of red wigglers. Our red wigglers are home grown in bins and compost heaps on our property. They winter well and reproduce rapidly. Your worm population should double every 90-days or so, given enough food and moisture. We ship Monday thru Thursday, so your order should arrive on within two days… Always graranteed live delivery! Each shippment includes instructions, suggestions and tips. We ship packed in coir or peatmoss, weight dies not include packaging.
Price: $29.95
Popular Questions
What are red wigglers, and why are Eisenia fetida worms useful for organic gardening?
Red wigglers, commonly identified as Eisenia fetida, are surface-dwelling worms that process decomposing organic material. In a worm bin, they turn vegetable scraps and other suitable waste into nutrient-rich vermicompost. Mixing the finished compost into garden soil can improve organic matter and support healthy plant growth.
How do you use red wigglers worms for composting at home?
Place red wigglers in a ventilated bin filled with moist bedding such as shredded cardboard, paper, or coconut coir. Feed small amounts of chopped fruit and vegetable scraps, while avoiding meat, dairy, oily foods, and heavily seasoned leftovers. Keep the bedding damp but not waterlogged, and bury fresh food under the bedding to reduce odors and pests.
What conditions do red wigglers need in an organic gardening compost bin?
Red wigglers do best in a cool, shaded bin with moist bedding and steady airflow. Protect the worms from direct sun, freezing temperatures, and excessive heat, since extreme conditions can cause them to stop feeding or die. Add dry bedding when the bin is too wet and reduce feeding if scraps remain uneaten.
Can red wigglers be used as bird food, and how should they be offered?
Healthy red wigglers can be offered as occasional live food for birds that naturally eat worms. Use worms raised in clean bedding without pesticides, chemical additives, or contaminated food scraps. Offer a small amount in a shallow dish or on the ground, and keep the remaining worms in their composting bin.
