Tiger worms are the best worms you can use in your wormery for worm composting. Supplied in breathable pouches & sent by secure delivery service to arrive in a healthy condition. Due to our storage methods, worms may arrive in a dormant state. They are still happy & healthy but may need a few days to wake up. Our Tiger worms are sent in pouches weighing 250 grams per pack with soil in the pack for their comfort. PLEASE NOTE: Pouches are produced by weight. The number of worms per pouch is dependent on the size of worms. If you are redeeming a Worm Card Voucher, click HERE to redeem your voucher by adding it to your basket & then proceeding to checkout. So why are Tiger worms best for a Wormery? There are three native species of worm which are all good at the rapid processing of dead organic waste into nutrient-rich compost. These are: The Tiger worm, aka the Brandling worm. Proper name Eisenia fetida. The Bluenose worm, aka Dendobaena & the European nightcrawler & by some as Eisenia hortensis. Proper name Dendrobaena veneta. The Redworm, aka the red wiggler & the Brandling worm. Scientific name: Eisenia Andrei. All are good & will work well in your wormery. But, for adaptability, conditions tolerance, versatility, & composting rate the answer is the Tiger worm. Some Worm facts: Tiger worms are a little more expensive & significantly better than Dendrobaena in Wormeries. Young worms are preferable (hungrier) to older worms. When it comes to composting
- the condition, age, size & species of worm is more important than their weight. Tiger worms reach sexual maturity (they are hermaphrodite) in approx 6 weeks. Dendrobaena are more widely available than Tigers as there is an established 'cottage' industry breeding them for anglers who hook them up as bait. They are also easier to harvest & are usually cheaper. View our new ‘ Building Your Wormery Guide’ which
Includes:: a step-by-step process for setting up your wormery.