Red Worms (Red Wigglers), have lots of foods that they really like.
Some examples:
Cantaloupe Skin
Watermelon Rind
Avacado Skin
Corn on the cob

See the pattern here….worms have sweet tooths!

Understand, worms will eat LOTS of different types of rotting produce. We are just talking about their absolute favorites.

I’m often asked what worms like BEST! Since I’m yet to hear a worm speak obviously the only way to measure what worms like best is to watch their reactions, and see how they swarm the broken down food.

Based on this…I’m about to share what worms like BEST!

PUMPKIN!!!!!!!!!

Now is the time….If you have worms, ask your neighbors to save their Jack O’ Lanterns for you. The worms don’t care if the pumpkin starts to go moldy, in fact, to a worm, mold just means they will soon have available food!

If you’ve thought about composting with Red Worms, but don’t have worms yet, now is a great time to start.

Hi Jerry!

My first harvest is complete, and I have a few questions.
I noticed that I had more paper at the bottom of the container than I thought I would find. Am I supposed to be “fluffing” while we’re processing paper?

Because this is my first harvest, I was diligently trying to separate casting from worms.
I noticed quite a few eggs, and I suspect a baby worm or two passed my inspection and ended up in the casting pile. Do I need to screen this before I add it to my plants? I’d hate to try to feed my tomatoes, and then have the worms go to town on the root system.

Thanks again for your patience!

I had a blast harvesting this morning!

-The worm apprentice (Karin)

Hi Karin,

First off, let me congratulate you on your first harvest! I love hearing that my customers “Had a blast”!

If you have some paper on the bottom not yet broken down, no big deal….just use it for additional bedding as you start the process again!

Regarding the worm eggs you saw in your castings.  Unless you pick them out (GREAT project for keeping  children entertained)! they will end up in the casting pile.  If you screen them, you will have additional worms.  If you don’t, they will end up as part of the “Circle of Life”, as Redworms will not surive well in your soil.  No need to be concerned about your plants roots….Redworms are bacteria feeders (Mush Eaters), and will not harm living plant roots.  Because worms are like ants in their ability to reproduce, please don’t drive yourself crazy trying to save every single one.  That’s an impossible task. 

Be happy knowing that you now have some of the best soil amendment known to man….and you may still have time to get another harvest in before the weather gets cold!

I’ve always felt that most people were unsuccessful with their first batch of Composting Red Worms because they did not have access to good instruction.

Since I sell worms, it might appear strange that I would host a poll that could scare people away when they are considering buying worms for the first time.

Nothing could be further from the truth. More details coming…….

Let’s have some fun and test out my theory!

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Read all about Lake County’s 42nd Annual INTERNATIONAL Worm Race.

Trophy’s, Cash Prizes, Worms…What more could a Worm fanatic want?

Sounds like a good time!  Great publicity to learn about the benefits of worms.

Thanks to Bob P. for sending this in.

Crazy Worms on YouTube

Your worms are munching away in their bedding.  It’s time to relax.

Turn on your speakers, grab the kids, and enjoy this short video.

You can’t help but smile!