How Do You Raise European Nightcrawlers?
Fishermen and backyard compost keepers might recognize the European nightcrawler, which is also known as Eisenia hortensis. It is a pale pink-colored earthworm with a midsection that appears gray or brown after feeding. The head end does not change color, which makes it easy to identify. Learning how to raise European nightcrawlers allows you to enjoy a steady supply of fish bait and vermicompost. Set up a worm bin. Choose a plastic storage box that provides one square foot of space; this makes a suitable home for about 1,000 European nightcrawlers. Attach the ΒΌ-inch bit to your drill and make holes in the bottom of the box and also along the top. This provides ventilation and drainage. Buy coir worm bedding. A half-pound brick usually provides about eight quarts of dry material. Soak the material in water overnight. Wring out any excess moisture. Fill the bin with coir worm bedding. Make sure to separate the strands and avoid lumps. Provide a mass of bedding that measures a little ove
