1000 adult Red Wiggler (Eisenia Fetida) and Indian Blue (Perionyx excavatus) worms--approximately 1 pound. This is our most popular size, perfect for in-home worm bins or standard garden-sized bins with a top surface area of several square feet.
Both varieties work side by side to efficiently transform organic waste into nutrient-dense worm castings. Worm castings are rich in biodynamic agents that improve soil structure, diversity and organic fertility.
Important Facts About Your Worms:
Worms consume ~ 1/2 their weight of organic material in several days, depending on environmental conditions. 1000 Reds and Blues will transform 1-2 pounds of kitchen scraps per week.
Ideal conditions are between 65-85 degrees although they can withstand temperatures from almost freezing to 90 degrees.
Worms require moisture to move, consume food and breathe through their skin. A handful of bedding should produce no more than a drop of water when hand-squeezed
Your order will include:
reusable sack. Your order will include:
Live mostly mature adult composting worms
Fresh bedding for a smooth transition to your bin
A sack re-purposed from agricultural uses, thus diverting material destined for landfills
Instructions for unpacking and caring for your live worms
For more tips and helpful information, check out our many posts describing all the benefits and ease of use in caring form your worms.
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