Worms, Castings, & Cocoons
About UsRed Worms (Eisenia fetida) - These worms are considered the most useful in vermicomposting systems. The easiest to grow in high density culture. They will tolerate a wide range of environmental conditions and fluctuations. Extremely prolific!!!
European Nightcrawlers (Eisenia hortensis) - These worms are tough, tolerant worms that are great for fishing bait or vermicomposting. They do best when temperatures are between 55-70F. European Nightcrawlers can grow very large; smaller than Canadian Nightcrawerls but much larger than their cousin, the Red Worm. Their reproductive rate is a bit slower than other composting worms but I find these worms easier to handle than either Africans or Red worms.