Purchase Red Wiggler Composting Worms Online

Worm composting (Vermicomposting) is a form of composting in which you feed your vegetable food scraps to a specific type of earthworm called red wigglers (scientific name: Eisenia Fetida). Why worm compost? Because it allows you to responsibly dispose of your kitchen scraps while at the same time creating nutrient-rich compost that you can use on your indoor or outdoor plants. Vermicompost (worm poop) is better for plants than almost any other type of compost and is worth about ten times as much as compost from a pile. Composting worms have only three jobs: eat, poop, and make babies. Your job is to manage the worms in a way to maximize all three. If you are a beginner worm composter, be sure to read: Getting started with Worm Composting and How to Build a Worm Bin



The type of Earthworms used in worm composting is called Eisenia Fetida. They are also known as red wiggler worms or red worms. These worms are used because they eat A LOT (over half their weight everyday!), tolerate being dug through, and are easy to keep contained indoors or out.



Red wiggler composting worms can be purchased online and mailed to you (in weather that is not too hot or not too cold). I recommend purchasing your first pound of worms online from an experienced worm seller.



I purchase composting worms through CompostMania.com. CompostMania's mission is to:

“To reconnect people to the planet through education, resources and tools for composting and regenerative gardening; and to educate consumers on the role of composting as an integral component of environmental stewardship.”



CompostMania has been around since 2008 and I have personally ordered worms from them several times. Live delivery is always guaranteed, so you will never be stuck with a box of dead worms, yuck.

How do you know how many red wiggler composting worms to buy?

The amount of composting worms you need in your vermicompost bin is determined by the amount of food waste that your family creates. For instructions on figuring out how many composting worms you need read this article: How Many Composting Worms Do I Need?



Tip: Make sure your worm bin is built BEFORE your worms arrive. You will want to have a place to put your composting worms as soon as they are delivered.

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