{"product_id":"red-wiggler-composting-worms","title":"European Nightcrawlers 1 LB","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-block\n            product-block--description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe European Nightcrawler, \u003cem\u003eEisenia hortensis\u003c\/em\u003e, is the larger cousin of the Red Wiggler and is the only composting worm suitable for fishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEuropean Nightcrawlers prefer cooler temperatures than the Red Wiggler and African Nightcrawler and can thrive in worm bins where the vermicompost is in the 50s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou should expect roughly 500-600 per pound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour worms will ship via USPS Priority packed in dry peat moss to prevent overheating.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf received by Friday\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e at 5PM EST\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, your order should be shipped on the following Monday or Tuesday!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe guarantee live delivery - and we will reship again at our expense -  but in the event of a dead-on-arrival shipment, please send an image or video within 2 hours of delivery!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use – European Nightcrawlers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd worms directly to your compost bin, raised bed, or garden soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor composting: bury them lightly under moist bedding (soil, shredded paper, or compost).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the environment damp (not soaking wet) and shaded from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed with organic scraps like fruit, vegetables, and coffee grounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid adding meat, dairy, oily foods, or chemicals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain temperatures between 55–80°F for best activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithin weeks, worms will begin breaking down material and enriching your soil naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rdy2Gro Soil Systems","offers":[{"title":"1 lbs (500-600 worms)","offer_id":51616302268733,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/2561\/0301\/files\/ChatGPTImageMay24_2026_02_59_57PM.png?v=1779649256","url":"https:\/\/rdy2grosoilsystems.com\/products\/red-wiggler-composting-worms","provider":"Rdy2Gro Soil Systems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}