{"title":"Speedy Worms","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"composting-worms-european-nightcrawlers","title":"Composting Worms - European Nightcrawlers","description":"\u003cp\u003eUtilize the European Nightcrawler in your worm composter! These red composting worms are larger than the tradition Red Wiggler, and can process their own weight in food per day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFor a \"live worm guarantee\",  select the expedited shipping option.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffff99;\"\u003ePlease read through the \"Shipping\" section below.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-read-link=\"\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"read-more-link\" data-scroll=\"#full-description\"\u003eRead more\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe European Nightcrawlers will be shipped with worms ranging from \u003cspan\u003e2\"- 3\" in length. Within 6 weeks, all worms will have reached their mature size. Nightcrawlers are an excellent choice for vermicomposting, as they are larger and just as active as traditional Red Wigglers. The European Nightcrawlers will be able to eat their weight in food per day. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you already have Red Wigglers, not to worry, both can happily co-exist in the same space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Benefits:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for worm composting systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorms will grow to 4-5″ in length (up to x5 times bigger then regular red worms)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHappy in a large range of temperatures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for soil aeration and fertilization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent fish bait\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note, this product is for live worms only and does not come with a worm composting system. The pictures are used as examples only.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are purchasing a worm composting system, we strongly recommend ordering your worms a couple days before receiving or after you've received your composter, so that you can prepare the bedding (the worm's home) before they arrive. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorms are shipped weekly \u003cstrong\u003eMonday through Wednesdays\u003c\/strong\u003e only. Depending on the day you place your order, they may ship in 1-5 business days after ordering. The \"Standard\", free shipping option means your worms will arrive two to four days after the ship date. Worms are very hardy, and can survive up to two weeks without any food! Please note, high temperatures can cause worms to perish in shipping. If you're ordering in the summer months, we strongly recommend choosing the expedited shipping method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you'd like to select a faster shipping option, and to benefit from the \"live worm guarantee\", please select the Expedited option, directly on the product page (not at checkout). If you live in Minnesota, Iowa, South Dakota, North Dakota, Wisconsin, or Illinois, your package can be shipped with the standard method, and it should arrive 1-2 days after the ship date, so you don't need to select Expedited 1-Day unless you're ordering during a heat wave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you select the Expedited 1-Day shipping, worms are still only shipped Monday-Wednesday\u003c\/strong\u003e. So they would arrive one day after the ship date, though it may take up to 5 business days for them to ship out depending on the purchase date. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; background-color: #ffff99;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf weather conditions are extreme (75 degrees or higher or cold 40 degrees or less) in your area, please consider selecting the Expedited 1-Day option. If your worms arrive dead, they will only be replaced if you had selected the expedited shipping method. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you cannot be home to accept your worms, we recommend having them held at your local Post Office or delivered to your door. Worms may not survive if left in a mail box or a parcel locker for too long, as they will be exposed to extreme temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will receive an email from our team when your order ships with your tracking number. Our team will do our best to update tracking numbers quickly, though sometimes we can be 1 day behind. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you order worms at the same time as a composter with us, they will ship separately, once the composter shows as delivered. This will allow you enough time to set up the bin and prepare for their arrival. If you'd like us to submit your worm order at the same time as your composter order, please let our customer service team know!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCaring For Your Worms:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorms are low maintenance and will be happy as long as they are fed, have enough moisture, and are kept between 38° and 78° F. Worms should be protected from extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, and direct rain. \u003cspan\u003eThey may lose some weight in shipping because they are shipped in dry bedding so that temperatures don't affect them as much.  Spray water on them and put them in fresh bedding when you receive them and they will gain their weight back quickly (2 - 4 days). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou don't need to feed your worms every day – just add scraps as you have them. Worms can survive up to 2 weeks without any new food. Worms will reproduce according to their space limitations. They will regulate their own population, so you never need to worry about overcrowding a worm composter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is very important that you do not overfeed worms in your composter. Worms prefer to eat their food as it begins to decompose, but not if it has become slimy and smelly. You should not add more than 1\" of new scraps at once time, and uneaten food should not exceed 2\" deep. European Nightcrawlers can eat their weight in food per day!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to Feed your Worms:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMost fruit and vegetable scraps, pulps from juicer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eCooked food\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eTea leaves\/bags and coffee grounds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eCrushed\/ground eggshells\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHair, vacuum cleaner dust, soiled paper, tissue, paper towels, shredded egg cartons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eShredded newspaper, cardboard, sawdust (untreated), wood ash\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eLawn clippings in small quantities, weeds, clippings, prunings, dirt and leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to Avoid or Limit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eLimit citrus and acidic fruit skin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eLimit bread, pasta and other wheat based products\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAvoid hard fruit pits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAvoid spice foods, onions, garlic and leeks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAvoid animal products such as meat, dairy, or fats\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAvoid shiny paper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eDo not feed rotten food to your worms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Speedy Worms","offers":[{"title":"250 worms \/ Expedited (1-Day)","offer_id":44552317304877,"sku":"ENC250-X","price":95.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 worms \/ Expedited (1-Day)","offer_id":44552317370413,"sku":"ENC500-X","price":120.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 worms \/ Expedited (1-Day)","offer_id":44552317435949,"sku":"ENC1000-X","price":142.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2000 worms \/ Expedited (1-Day)","offer_id":44552317501485,"sku":"ENC2000-X","price":239.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/4542\/5197\/files\/ZMMJgNqZ9qCX44DUue4PI89ifY7MBOpne9uvELjFV56DrGfuGu5dsp9Riwqu3U87__15229.1712267666.1280.1280.jpg?v=1769178521"}],"url":"https:\/\/eartheasy.com\/collections\/speedy-worms.oembed","provider":"Eartheasy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}