{"product_id":"pure-red-wiggler-worms-eisenia-fetida-1-2-lb-premium-composting-and-gardening-worms-copy","title":"Pure Red Wiggler Worms (Eisenia Fetida), 1 lb. - Premium Composting and Gardening Worms","description":"\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\" id=\"p-rc_d7163de674123aed-29\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-51\"\u003eKickstart your home vermicomposting setup or boost your garden soil with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"73\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-51\"\u003e1 lb of pure Live Red Wiggler Worms (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"112\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-51\"\u003eEisenia fetida\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-51\"\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-51 citation-end-51\"\u003e.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-50 citation-end-50\"\u003eKnown as nature's ultimate recyclers, Red Wigglers are the gold standard for breaking down food scraps into nutrient-rich worm castings (vermicompost).\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\" id=\"p-rc_d7163de674123aed-30\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-49\"\u003eEvery order contains approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"35\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-49\"\u003e800 to 1,000 bed-run, active Red Wiggler worms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-49 citation-end-49\"\u003e across various life stages (adults, juveniles, and cocoons) mixed in protective, moist starter bedding to ensure a safe journey to your door.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e100% Live Arrival Guarantee:\u003c\/b\u003e We monitor weather conditions along the delivery route to ensure your colony arrives healthy, active, and ready to work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSpecies\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,1,1,0\"\u003ePure Red Wigglers (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"16,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"19\"\u003eEisenia fetida\u003c\/i\u003e) – 100% Pure, No Nightcrawler Mix\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,2,1,0\"\u003e1 lb (16 oz) live weight excluding bedding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWorm Count\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,3,1,0\"\u003e~800 – 1,000 worms (mix of adults, juveniles, and cocoons)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIdeal Temp Range\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,4,1,0\"\u003e55°F to 77°F (Can tolerate 40°F – 90°F)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePrimary Uses\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,5,1,0\"\u003eIndoor\/Outdoor Vermicomposting, Soil Conditioning, Fishing Bait, Live Pet Food\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProcessing Capacity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,6,1,0\"\u003eProcesses up to 1\/2 lb – 1 lb of organic food waste daily once established\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003eWhy Choose Our Pure Red Wigglers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_d7163de674123aed-31\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"19,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePure \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"19,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"5\"\u003eEisenia Fetida\u003c\/i\u003e Culture:\u003c\/b\u003e Unlike generic \"composting worm mixes,\" our stocks are pure Red Wigglers. \u003cspan class=\"citation-48 citation-end-48\"\u003eThey remain near the surface, thrive in high-density bin environments, and process organic waste significantly faster than deep-burrowing earthworms.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"4\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"19,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRapid Reproduction:\u003c\/b\u003e Under ideal conditions, a colony of Red Wigglers can double in population every 60 to 90 days, giving you a self-sustaining vermicomposting system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19,2,0\" id=\"p-rc_d7163de674123aed-32\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"19,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNutrient-Dense Castings:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-47 citation-end-47\"\u003eTransform kitchen scraps like coffee grounds, vegetable peels, and crushed eggshells into \"black gold\"—a rich, microbial-dense fertilizer that improves soil structure and plant health.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"5\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19,3,0\" id=\"p-rc_d7163de674123aed-33\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"19,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eClean \u0026amp; Odorless:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-46 citation-end-46\"\u003eWhen properly maintained with carbon bedding, Red Wigglers process organic waste so efficiently that indoor worm bins under kitchen sinks or in basements remain completely odorless.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"6\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003eUnboxing \u0026amp; Quick-Start Care Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\" data-path-to-node=\"22\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"22,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_d7163de674123aed-34\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"22,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePrepare the Bin:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-45 citation-end-45\"\u003eLine your worm bin or composter with 3–4 inches of damp, shredded cardboard, peat moss, or coconut coir.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"7\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-44 citation-end-44\"\u003eBedding should feel like a wrung-out sponge.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"8\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"22,1,0\" id=\"p-rc_d7163de674123aed-35\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"22,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAcclimate the Worms:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-43 citation-end-43\"\u003eGently transfer the worms and their original transit bedding directly onto the fresh bedding.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"9\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"22,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"22,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLeave a Light On:\u003c\/b\u003e Leave a light source directly over the uncovered bin for the first 24–48 hours to encourage the worms to burrow down and settle into their new home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"22,3,0\" id=\"p-rc_d7163de674123aed-36\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"22,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFirst Feeding:\u003c\/b\u003e Wait 24 to 48 hours before adding small amounts of chopped vegetable or fruit scraps. \u003cspan class=\"citation-42 citation-end-42\"\u003eCover food lightly with bedding to prevent fruit flies.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"10\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"24\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"25\"\u003eHow many worms are in 1 lb of Red Wigglers?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"26\"\u003eThere are roughly 800 to 1,000 worms in 1\/2 lb. Since we supply a natural bed-run mix, size varies slightly across adults, juveniles, and cocoons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"27\"\u003eWhat size worm bin do I need for 1\/2 lb of worms?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"28\" id=\"p-rc_d7163de674123aed-37\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-41\"\u003eA 1 lb starter culture works best in a bin with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"28\" data-index-in-node=\"50\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-41\"\u003e1 to 2 square feet of surface area\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-41 citation-end-41\"\u003e (such as a 5-to-10-gallon tote or standard stacked vermicomposting tray system).\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"11\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"29\"\u003eWhat should I feed my Red Wigglers?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"30\" id=\"p-rc_d7163de674123aed-38\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-40 citation-end-40\"\u003eThey thrive on non-citrus fruit scraps, vegetable trimmings, coffee grounds, crushed eggshells, and damp shredded paper or cardboard.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"12\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-39 citation-end-39\"\u003eAvoid meat, dairy, oily foods, pet waste, and heavy citrus.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"13\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"31\"\u003eWhat happens if weather is extremely hot or cold?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"32\"\u003eWe package our live shipments in breathable, insulated containers with thermal protection when necessary. If temperatures in your region are below 32°F or above 90°F, we may request to hold the shipment at your local post office for pickup to keep the worms safe.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fat Worms Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67587693641961,"sku":null,"price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/6476\/5673\/files\/redwigglerlistingphoto1lb.png?v=1790600162","url":"https:\/\/fatwormsfarm.com\/products\/pure-red-wiggler-worms-eisenia-fetida-1-2-lb-premium-composting-and-gardening-worms-copy","provider":"Fat Worms Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}