Scarlet's Worm Farm - 300 Composting Worms

300 Composting Worms for Vermicomposting Scarlet’s Worm Farm supplies approximately 300 composting worms for starting or expanding a home vermicomposting system. The worms are raised in Grass Valley, California, and may include red wigglers ( Eisenia fetida ), European nightcrawlers ( Eisenia hortensis ), and Indian blues ( Perionyx excavatus ). Approximate count: 300 worms Best use: Worm bins, managed compost systems, and established moist organic beds Preferred conditions: Moist bedding, regular food, airflow, and protection from temperature extremes Local source: Raised by Scarlet’s Worm Farm in Nevada County Prepare the bin and bedding before the worms arrive. Add food gradually, keep the bedding damp.

Vermicomposting benefits

• Red composting worms process suitable food scraps and bedding into castings that can be incorporated into a broader soil-building program.
• The listed quantity helps gardeners select a starter population appropriate to the bin size and amount of feedstock available.
• A managed worm bin can divert some plant-based kitchen scraps while producing a finished material for garden use.

Care guidance: These are live organisms, not bagged fertilizer. Prepare moist bedding before arrival, provide ventilation and drainage, and protect the bin from temperature extremes. Add food gradually, bury it beneath bedding, and adjust feeding if material accumulates or odors develop. Check local guidance before adding unfamiliar feedstocks.

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