What Do Red Worms Eat?
Red worms are commonly found in gardens and are used by homeowners for compost heaps.Types of Red WormsThere are three main types of red worms: the Eisenia Foetida, Lumbricus Rebellus, and the Lumbricus terrestris, also known as the night crawler. The Eisenia Foetida worm is the best for home compost heaps because it produces the most amount of compostAbout Compost HeapsCompost heaps are used by home gardeners to return nutrients to the earth by adding organic matter, such as vegetation and food debris to the soil. Add some gritty soil or sand to the compost heap to help with digestion; since worms do not have teeth, they must digest food in their gizzard.What Red Worms EatWashington State University recommends one pound of food for every two pounds of worms, every 24 hours. Only add vegetation such as table scraps and vegetable peels to the compost heap; never add meat or dairy products.How to Feed Red WormsWorms prefer older food wastes and will eat those before newer wastes. Althoug
