Uncle Jim's Worm Farm Review : The Best Worms for Composting
Red worms, also called eisenia foetida worms, are the best choice for
creating rich compost. Uncle Jim's Worm Farm recommends this species.
Although they originated in Europe, nearly every country has a supply of
this particular reddish-colored worm.
Most red worms grow to four inches long, and many people mistake them
for earthworms. This species can eat a vast quantity of food, which is a
major reason why they make excellent composting worms. Red worms are
very hardy, thriving in temperatures of between 70 and 80 degrees.
Additionally, red worms reproduce quickly. Within three months, you
might have twice as many worms in your compost pile!
Red worms live happy and productive lives in a compost bin drilled with
holes to provide ventilation and drainage. They need lots of oxygen, and
so do the beneficial microbes that live with them. Bedding material
should be moist and organic. Food should be in small pieces mixed into
the bedding
