Frequently Asked Questions

A key factor in deciding how many worms to order is the top surface area of your bin. Depending on conditions, worms will feed only in the top 8" of bedding. If you are just starting out with a new bin, a good rule of thumb is to introduce 1/2 pound of worms for every square foot of bedding.

For example, if the top surface of your worm bin is 60 x 70 inches, the surface area would be 420 square inches which is almost 3 square feet. Multiply 3 square feet by .5 pounds of worms-- you'll need a pound and a half of worms.

Yes, but mostly no. Earth worms, or night crawlers, are soil inhabitants just as red wigglers. Both varieties ingest, break down, and expel castings. BUT, the red wiggler is voracious and consumes decaying material to generate significantly greater beneficial micro-organisms, enzymes, humus, and plant stimulants than regular night crawlers.

Weight is highly variable. 100 immature worms do not weigh as much as 100 fully grown adults. Your worms will arrive as full grown adults, ready to go to work immediately in your compost bin.

Yes, the Worm Works blog is full of valuable information in the care and feeding of your worms. Be sure and check out the articles about ideal conditions for your worms, The Restaurant Guide for Discerning Worms and others.

Worm Works operates in Bellingham, WA which is about as far northwest as you can go in the lower 48 without a passport. We are currently focused on direct-to-composter sales for our local friends and neighbors.

The short answer: a 2.5 pound bag will feed 500 worms for the first month. Do check out the complete explanation for feeding amounts, frequency, and method in our blog post: How to feed the Stampede