300 Composting Worms for VermicompostingScarlet’s Worm Farm supplies approximately 300 composting worms for starting or expanding a home vermicomposting system. The worms are raised in Grass Valley, California, and may include red wigglers (Eisenia fetida), European nightcrawlers (Eisenia hortensis), and Indian blues (Perionyx excavatus). Approximate count: 300 worms Best use: Worm bins, managed compost systems, and established moist organic beds Preferred conditions: Moist bedding, regular food, airflow, and protection from temperature extremes Local source: Raised by Scarlet’s Worm Farm in Nevada County Prepare the bin and bedding before the worms arrive. Add food gradually, keep the bedding damp but not waterlogged, and avoid exposing the colony to direct sun or extreme heat. Species composition and exact count can vary.Hot-weather shipping may be delayed to reduce the risk of heat exposure in transit. Explore bins, bedding, and supplies in our worm composting collection.Have the bin prepared before delivery so the worms can be transferred promptly into suitable bedding.