European Nightcrawlers

March 27, 2013

I’m pleased to announce that we’re adding a NEW worm to the Worm Composting Canada line-up this (2013) season – the European Nightcrawler (Eisenia hortensis). If there was ever an “ultimate” all-in-one earthworm, this would be it! Euros (also sometimes referred to as “ENCs”) are a larger (as you can see above) cousin of the Red Wiggler (Eisenia fetida and Eisenia andrei), so they are also excellent composting worms. Some might even say they are “superior” composters to their well-known counterparts in some ways.

Due to their size and resilience, ENCs they are also a fantastic fishing worm. Unlike Canadian Nightcrawlers (“Dew Worms”), Lumbrucus terrestris, which are often “too big” for a hook, and Reds which can be a bit on the small size, Euros tend to be closer to “just right”. Add to that their vigorous wiggling action and durability, and you’ve definitely got a winner in the eyes of even the most stubborn bait fisherman.

Initially, our Euros will be sold in mixed cultures with Reds (we’ll continue to sell pure cultures of Reds as well) – in essence, providing customers with the best of both worlds (“worms”? lol). In the past I haven’t recommended that these two species be kept together since I was under the impression that Reds would out-compete the Euros over time, but recent testing has completely changed my opinion on this.

That being said, Euros ARE much better suited for certain types of vermicomposting systems than others. They prefer diving down and hanging out in zones with higher moisture content, so they are not well suited for stacking bins and other types of flow-through units. Where they can excel is in typical enclosed plastic tub systems, and backyard composters (set up and maintained for vermicomposting).

UPDATE: `We only sell Red Worms now – you can learn more on our Composting Worms page

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Early Spring 2013 Update

March 17, 2013

IMPORTANT UPDATE – APRIL 2013 – We are now open for business. If you would like to order Red Worm Mix you can do so on the “Shipped Order Pricing” or “Pick-Up Order Pricing” pages (the latter is of course intended for those who plan to drive to Elmira ON to pick up their worms).

I am currently (mid-March) gearing up to start selling composting worms again. Hoping to be back in action by the end of the month at the latest.

If you are interested in purchasing our Red Worm Mix, be sure to sign up for the notification list. I will keep everyone posted!

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