BWF Blog - Worm Composting Tips, Guides, & How To

Nightcrawlers are great composting worms that can handle a wide range of organic matter and conditions. But that's not all - they also make fantastic fishing bait thanks to their impressive size, lively nature, and durability......

If you fish you know that having the right bait can make all the difference in having a successful time on the water. While there are many types of live bait out there, one that has become increasingly popular as the best worm for fresh water fishing is the European Nightcrawler. These wiggly worms....

Among the various species of earthworms, the European Nightcrawler (Eisenia Hortensis) is one of the most popular, interesting, and versatile. Native to Europe, European Nightcrawlers are coveted by......

If you're a home gardener you know that finding the right fertilizers and soil amendments can be a dirty business. In this article, we'll give you the rundown on worm castings (aka worm poop) - the product of 500 million years of evolution and an all-natural, highly effective alternative to chemical fertilizers that are an increasingly popular choice among green thumbs.

Worm Castings vs Compost? Which is better for your garden, plants, or flower beds? In this post we deep dive into their benefits, the key differences and disadvantages of worm castings and compost, and what else to consider when choosing which one to use.

Red wigglers and compost worms are prolific breeders and under the right conditions can double their population size every 3-4 months through mating. So how exactly do they breed - with eggs or impregnation? On their own or with a partner?.....

For home composting with worms, most people use Red Wigglers, Indian Blues, or Nightcrawlers. Having raised millions of all 3 worm composting species, we believe the best worms for composting are......

Worms are fantastic eaters and will eat just about anything.  But what are the best and favorite foods for red wigglers and compost worms? And what should you not feed your worms? This compost worm feeding guide tells you how often and how much to feed your worms along with feeding tips and a list of what to feed and what to avoid.

New to worm composting? This how-to guide covers the basics of composting with worms, including what worm composting is, the best type of compost worms to buy, how to set-up your first worm bin, what to feed your compost worms and more! After reading you will know how to worm compost, the worm composting basics, tips for beginner worm composting, and setting up a worm bin.

Worm castings can be used with existing potted plants, gardens, and lawns, or with new plantings and seedlings. The application and use will differ, though, with castings being mixed into the potting medium for new plantings and placed on the surface and gently kneaded into the soil for existing plants. Here’s a breakdown for using castings for virtually.....

Red wigglers and compost worms can be incredibly easy to take care of when they are happy and healthy. There are times, however, when worms are crawling out of bins, not eating, or worse, dying.  In this 4 part series, we'll take a look at common problems with worm composting, troubleshooting worm bin problems, and the tips and steps to take to address each problem.

 

Curious about composting with worms outdoors? Our 2022 Outdoor Worm Composting guide has the latest tips, options, and things to avoid before starting an outdoor vermicomposting practice.