Can Red Wigglers & European Crawlers Coexist In The Same Worm Bin?
“Can red wigglers and European Crawlers coexist in the same basic bin?” ~ Jim E Hi Jim, In terms of co-existing alone, the answer is yes. I was reading some research papers the other day about the concerns of the introduction of exotic (foreign) earthworm species into American land. I’m not going to go into…
Best Worm for Vermicomposting?
“What is the best worm for vermicomposting?” – Bill C. Hi Bill, That is a great question, and something I’m sure many people wonder about. It is one of those questions that can be answered with a “it depends” – but of course my job here is to provide you with a decent response so…
Keeping Red Wigglers & Nightcrawlers Together
“Can you grow red wigglers and nightcrawlers together? Where the best place to get the worms? We want to raise them as a class project to learn about science and ways to help the earth and to help plants grow.” ~ SmithWood Girls That is a great question, girls! I have sneaking suspicion that you…
Tennessee Brown Nose Worms
“I would like to find Tennessee Brown nose worms, do you have them and where I could order them from email?” ~ Carolyn Morgan Hi Carolyn, Your question brings up the important topic of worm nomenclature (fancy word for ‘naming’), something that can lead to a fair bit of confusion when you are first learning…
Different Types Of Composting Worms
“I used to have a worm bed several years ago, but I have since forgotten a lot about it. My son and I went fishing today and several cups of worms were left behind by other people. I picked them up and brought them home. Noticing later that there were three different types of worms,…
