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Compost Worms (red worms)
Compost worms (red wigglers or Eisenia fetida) are not the same as earthworms you typically find outdoors after a rainstorm. You can buy them locally or from me below. Contact me with any questions.
Local Pickup
I am available for local pickup throughout the year. I have worms, bins, and tea available. Worms for pickup are $20 per pound (bed run*), worm bins are $20 each, SPECIAL 1# of worms and a bin $35. Minimum order is 1 pound. Contact me if interested: Contact me for local orders. We can coordinate on a location and time.
Shipping
One pound orders are $28.99 (*bed run), which includes shipping. Minimum order is 1 pound. All orders are shipped USPS Priority Mail with tracking numbers (2-3 days). I typically ship on Mondays or Tuesdays. Contact me with any questions.
Buy 1 pound
*What is Bed Run
My worms are shipped bed run, which means that you receive worms (all ages plus cocoons) along with worm compost and bedding. Worms shipped this way are quite happy and are most successful at colonizing a new bin. Note: you will not receive one pound of worms in a small amount of soil like you would from a bait shop. Worms are shipped in as dense a population as naturally occurs in an active worm bin. This ensures that they will be healthy when they arrive. Bedrun contains worms in as dense a population as will be healthy. Depending on the mixture of worms in the scoop (adults, juveniles, and cocoons) the actual number varies greatly. Typically those orders with fewer adults will have more cocoons. The most important thing to remember is that it is vital to receive your worms in good health so that they can colonize your bin. Worm populations typically double every 10-12 weeks, so you want a healthy population to start breeding right away.
Winter Shipping
I ship year round, but during winter and peak of summer I will contact you after you place your order to discuss shipping arranagements. I want to be sure your worms don't die enroute or waiting in the mailbox. Contact me if you have special shipping instructions or questions.
The above photo is from an open house worm bin demonstration in May 2006.
Contact me about teaching, demonstrations, outreach, and consultations on worm composting.
Buy Locally
If you are on the other side of the country, I encourage you to buy from a local grower. Several web sites are available that list worm suppliers (City Farmer, Directory of Vermiculture Resources, and NC State University Cooperative Extension DirectoryResources) to help you find a vendor near you. Frankly, the longer worms spend in transit, the greater risk of loss of live worms.
Barter Offers Considered
Contact me about bartering for any of my products. I typically accept barter offers for home made products such as soap, honey, jam, fresh eggs, canned or dried fruit and vegetables.
If you have any questions about purchasing worms, getting started, or making your own worm bin, contact me.
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Updated April 2010