Worms for composting

There are a lot of earthworms that you can find in the soil. But if you want to do worm composting, you've got to look for the ideal worms for this purpose. When looking for Worms for composting, one should look for worms that are surface dwellers, voracious, reproduces rapidly and can survive in captivity. There are two species of worms that are commonly used in vermicomposting, the Red Wigglers and African Nightcrawlers. These composting worms can be found in any part of the world including the Philippines. The Red Wigglers are considered the best compost worms followed by the African Nightcrawlers.

Red Wigglers, scientific name Eisenia fetida, are the widely used worms for Vermiculture and Vermicomposting. They are voracious eaters and are adapted to living in a decaying environment. They are not burrow deep as well.

Red Wigglers

 African Nightcrawlers, scientific name Eudrilus eugeniae, are also commonly used in composting and Vermiculture. They are less voracious compared to the Red Wigglers.

 African Nightcrawlers

So what's the difference between Red Wigglers and African Nightcrawlers? Well, aside from their eating habits, the most obvious one is their size. Look at the photo below for the comparison. Aside from that, both worms are great for composting.

You can readily buy Red Wiggler worms online and have it shipped to your address.