There over hundreds of thousands of species of worms out there, so what makes the perfect wormery worm? It has everything to do with the amount of organic matter that the worm can ingest and decompose.

With So Many Worms Species, Who Makes The Best Wormery Worms?

As worms move along, they ingest matter in front of them and dispose of it behind them. Their digestion of organic matter creates compost. This is why the decomposition rate is what makes or breaks wormery worms.

The red wigglers are the most popularly used worms. Putting these worms in your wormery compost will provide you with the quickest and the best compost you can get out of your compost heap. They can grow up to 4 inches long and ingest HALF their body weight each and every day!

Ok, Red Wigglers It Is! How Do I Get These Wormery Worms?

Red wigglers, also known as red worms, can be bought at your local garden shop or even online for about $30 per pound. Since the average household will require about two pounds of worms in their wormery compost, it only takes about $60 worth of worms to fill your heap.

Red wigglers prefer a moderate climate. Just like most types of wormery worms, they'll need to stay at a temperate level of 40 to 80 degrees F. This may require you to move your wormery compost indoors during colder months.

What To Feed Your Kings Of Wormery Worms

Red wigglers really differ from other worm species in how much they can ingest and how quickly they digest. As such, you can feed them a similar diet that you would other commonly used worms, like European night crawlers. This can include egg shells, coffee grounds, or fruits and vegetables. Just stay away from meat.

Red wrigglers are definitely king of the wormery worms, but they can be temperamental. When I got started with my wormery compost I found I had a lot to learn to keep my worms happy.