Worm Composting » african nightcrawlers.red wiggler http://wormcompostingblog.com Helpful information on worm composting and vermiculture. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:48:22 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 How do you setup a worm bin for raising African Nightcrawlers vs. Red Wigglers? http://wormcompostingblog.com/nightcrawlers/how-do-you-setup-a-worm-bin-for-raising-african-nightcrawlers-vs-red-wigglers/ http://wormcompostingblog.com/nightcrawlers/how-do-you-setup-a-worm-bin-for-raising-african-nightcrawlers-vs-red-wigglers/#comments Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:39:03 +0000 Bruce http://wormcompostingblog.com/?p=77 How do you setup a worm bin for raising African Nightcrawlers vs. Red Wigglers?

Scott R. – Illinois

Scott,

Raising African Nightcrawlers is very similar to raising red wiggler worms. Actually the African nightcrawler is a hardier worm than not only the red wiggler but its cousins such as the European nightcrawler. I personally prefer the African as it eats more food, hence producing more worm castings faster.

Setup your bin as you would for red wigglers with one exception, make the bedding thicker. I recommend 6 to 8 inches of bedding such as shredded newspaper and cardboard. Moisten to about 70% to 80% moisture content on a moisture meter.

The feed is the same as you would feed your red wigglers.

Sit back and get ready to harvest your worm castings!

Bruce

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