Composting Worms
We sell redworms (red wigglers) for composting. If this is your first batch, make sure to learn the essentials before ordering!
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PRICING
$5.00 per hundred worms PICK UP ONLY Sales will be pick up only, no shipping at this time. TO PLACE YOUR ORDER Please email or call to order, confirm your pickup time, and to allow a little lead time for harvesting the worms. HOURS (call ahead!) 9-12 on weekdays 9-5 on weekends |
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When buying worms (shipping or pickup), be sure to have your bin ready and waiting with moist bedding.
If you’re buying worms by mail...
Worm care instructions will be included with each shipment. Mail orders are sent via Priority Mail on Mondays and Tuesdays. Please alert your mail carrier or make arrangements to pick up your worms from the post office so that the worms are not left in hot sun or freezing cold.
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VermiHut Worm Bin
The VermiHut Worm Bin is an excellent and convenient compost bin for both indoor and outdoor use. This compact and convenient composter works with redworms to transform organic waste from your kitchen into fertilizer for your garden!
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We offer the 3-tray model which includes: Three working trays, one dome-style roof, one liquid collection tray, one spigot, two bolts with nuts, one bag of coconut fiber, one coconut fiber mat, and a user’s manual. Dimensions: 16″(L) x 16″(W) x 18″(H), 40 liters Price: Out of stock! Contact us to see when they’ll be back. NOTE: Due to the high cost of shipping, the VermiHut Worm Bin is now only available for purchase at our Rollinsford location. |
Books on Vermicomposting
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RECYCLE WITH EARTHWORMS
One of the best books ever written on the subject! Vermicomposting and raising earthworms has never been so easy to understand and employ. These two master composters share their wealth of knowledge with environment-conscious organic gardeners, hobbyists, and commercial worm farmers. Novice or expert, you'll appreciate the precise, clear, personal instructions as the authors reveal their trade secrets. $14.00 |
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LET AN EARTHWORM BE YOUR GARBAGE MAN
This is one of our personal favorites. It really is the original outdoor vermicomposting book! This book is by Henry Hopp of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, an eminent authority on earthworms. This book is far more comprehensive than the title indicates, and it includes a generously illustrated treatise on the role of the earthworm in the soil, $12.00 |
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A-WORMING WE DID GO
An inspiring account of how a handicapped woman started on a shoestring to build a thousand worms into one of the best known worm farms! You’ll enjoy her friendly, humorous style as she instructs how to build bins, mix feeds, and tackle enemies of the earthworm. She also gives valuable tips on packaging, advertising, and working with bait dealers. $12.00 |
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HARNESSING THE EARTHWORM
Dr. Barrett describes his book as “A practical inquiry into soil building, soil conditioning, and plant nutrition through the action of earthworms, with instruction for the intensive propagation and use of domesticated earthworms in biological soil building.” It has facts, figures, and illustrations showing how earthworms can be applied to condition your soil for better plants, more beautiful gardens, and richer crops. A valuable classic and excellent scientific reference! $16.00 |
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THE NIGHTCRAWLER MANUAL
“The Nightcrawler Manual must be the most definitive work on this endeavor ever written.” – The New York Times This 144 page edition is the complete guide to harvesting and storing native (northern) nightcrawlers. Learn the methods used the by the experts. Includes more than thirty photographs and illustrations. $14.00 |
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WITH TAILS WE WIN!
The cleverly written and fascinating story of two professional women who operate a practical and profitable earthworm ‘farm’ on a city lot. A project that was born out of a ‘miracle in a flower pot’ and grew, and grew, and GREW! You’ll enjoy this little book….a useful breeding guide seasoned with humor and backed by practical experience. $12.00 |
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AS THE WORM TURNS
The authors of this book have been raising giant bait-sized redworms for nearly fifty years. If you’re interested in raising worms for the much-in-demand bait market, or just want to maintain a hobby-sized farm, this book is packed with wonderful worm wisdom, including a “Worm Resources” section with details on how to obtain some of those hard-to-find supplies for the earthworm industry. $12.00 |
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RAISING FISHWORMS WITH RABBITS
Did you know worms and rabbits are excellent partners in the composting world? In this classic book, Howard Mays teaches you the ins and outs of integrating worm farming with raising rabbits, This manual is full of valuable information—Mays tells the story of how he got started with rabbits and worms and he shares tips on everything from choosing the right rabbit stock to troubleshooting issues with your worm bin. $12.00. |
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THE ABC’S OF THE EARTHWORM BUSINESS
In this excellent primer, the author draws on ten years of experience in building one of California’s biggest worm farms to give information every newcomer needs to know. $12.00. |
